Uravukku Kai Koduppom (transl. We shall give a helping hand to blood relatives) is a 1975 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Y. G. Mahendran, produced and written by K. S. Gopalakrishnan. It is based on Visu's play of the same name, also directed by Mahendran. The film stars Gemini Ganesan and Sowcar Janaki. It was released on 28 March 1975. Although a commercial failure, it was adapted by Visu into the film Samsaram Adhu Minsaram in 1986.
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Directed by | Y. G. Mahendran |
Screenplay by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
Based on | Uravukku Kai Koduppom by Visu |
Produced by | K. S. Gopalakrishnan |
Starring | Gemini Ganesan Sowcar Janaki |
Cinematography | P. Ramasami |
Edited by | R. Devarajan |
Music by | D. B. Ramachandran S. P. Venkatesh |
Production company | Chitra Productions |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Uravukku Kai Koduppom was the first play written by Visu, and directed by Y. G. Mahendran.[2][3] K. S. Gopalakrishnan bought the rights to adapt the play into a film with the same name; besides producing the film under Chitra Productions, he also wrote the screenplay. Mahendran was retained as director.[1][4]
The soundtrack was composed by D. B. Ramachandran and S. P. Venkatesh, with lyrics by A. Maruthakasi.[5]
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Koduppom Kai Koduppom" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan | |
2. | "Thiruvennum Peyarukku Uriyavale" | P. Susheela, Madhuri, T. K. Kala | |
3. | "Oru Kodi Aasaigal Uyir Moochin" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan, Vani Jairam |
Uravukku Kai Koduppom was released on 28 March 1975,[6] and failed commercially.[7] Kanthan of Kalki criticised the film for omitting the entertaining parts of the play, and Mahendran's direction.[8] Despite the film's failure, it was adapted by Visu into the 1986 film Samsaram Adhu Minsaram.[1]