Ullasa Paravaigal

Ullasa Paravaigal (transl. Joyful birds) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by C. V. Rajendran, starring Kamal Haasan.[1] The movie was a hit at the box office. This film has been dubbed into Hindi as Do Dil Deewane. Later in 1981, C. V. Rajendran remade the film in Telugu-language as Prema Pichchi and released on 21 February 1981.[2] It was a partial remake of Ullasa Paravaigal. A few scenes were remade in Telugu with Telugu actors like Mohan Babu and the rest of the movie was dubbed.

Ullasa Paravaigal
Promotional Poster in Tamil (original version)
Directed byC. V. Rajendran
Written byPanchu Arunachalam
Produced byS. P. Thamizharasi
Starring
CinematographyAshok Kumar
Edited byN. M. Victor
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
company
S. P. T. Films
Release date
  • 7 March 1980 (1980-03-07)
Running time
126 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Ravi is in denial about his mental health as a result of the death of his rural love interest (Ravi develops a fear to fire as his lover dies by house-burning plotted by a man). His father and friend Raju hatch a plan to take him overseas to get him treatment for his illness. He meets his childhood friend Nirmala. With the help of Nirmala and Raju, Ravi gets better. The second half of the film deals with how Ravi's uncle tries to kill him to get his hands on his fortune and how Ravi overcomes his uncle.

Cast

Production

Ullasa Paravaigal was shot extensively in Europe and the United States.[4][5]

Soundtrack

All lyrics are written by Panchu Arunachalam; all music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja[6].

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Azhagiya Malargalin"Panchu ArunachalamS. Janaki3:37
2."Azhagu Aayiram"Panchu ArunachalamS. Janaki4:23
3."Dheiveega Raagam"Panchu ArunachalamJency, Vani Jairam4:32
4."Engengum Kandenamma"Panchu ArunachalamMalaysia Vasudevan, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:22
5."Germaniyin Senthen Malare"Panchu ArunachalamS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki5:39
6."Naan Undan Thaayaaga"Panchu ArunachalamS. Janaki4:29
Total length:27:02

All lyrics are written by Rajashri.

Telugu Track list
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Andamannadi"RajashriJikki 
2."Germany Ke Andam"RajashriS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki 
3."O Mouna Raagam"RajashriJikki 
4."Prema Pichi – Theme 1"   
5."Prema Pichi – Theme 2"   
6."Ullasa Paravaigal – Theme 3"   

All lyrics are written by Prem Dhawan.

Hindi Track list
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Kitne Rangeen Hai"Prem DhawanS. Janaki03:47
2."Yeh Jahan Tum"Prem DhawanS. Janaki04:23
3."Hai Pyar Ka Sangam"Prem DhawanS. Janaki & Chorus04:28
4."Dilbar Aa"Prem DhawanS.P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki05:24
5."Aaj Khoye Se Ho Kyon Tum"Prem DhawanS. Janaki04:24

Reception

Tribune commented,"Even the [Kamal Haasan] magic could not sustain this ambitiously produced film, directed by C. V. Rajendran for long as the story slipped more into a travelogue that circled the high, the bright and the night spots of Paris with its suburbs."[7]

References
  1. Kolappan, B. (2 April 2018). "Film director C.V. Rajendran dead". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
  2. "Prema Pichchi". Andhra Patrika. 21 February 1981. p. 6.
  3. https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1980/apr/06-04-1980/p62.jpg
  4. "The thrill of the hunt". The Hindu. 25 August 2006. Archived from the original on 22 January 2017. Retrieved 22 January 2017.
  5. "ஒரு பேனாவின் பயணம்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 11 December 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2020.
  6. "Ullasa Paravaigal Songs". raaga. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  7. Tribune, Volume 26, Issues 17-28
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