Uyirullavarai Usha (transl. As long as I'm alive, I'll be with Usha) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film written, directed and scored by T. Rajendar. The film stars Rajendar, Saritha, Ganga and Nalini. It was released on 4 March 1983. The film was remade in Kannada as Premigala Saval (1984) and in Hindi as Aag Aur Shola (1986),[1] and dubbed in Telugu as Prema Sagaram.[2][3]
| Uyirullavarai Usha | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | T. Rajendar |
| Written by | T. Rajendar |
| Produced by | Usha Rajendar |
| Starring | T. Rajendar Saritha Ganga Nalini |
| Cinematography | Soman |
| Edited by | R. Devarajan |
| Music by | T. Rajendar |
Production company | Thanjai Cini Arts |
Release date |
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Running time | 141 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
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Cast edit
- T. Rajendar
- Saritha
- Ganga
- Nalini
- Radha Ravi
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy
- Manohar
- Goundamani
- S. S. Chandran
- Selvaraj
- Usilaimani
- Gandhimathi
- Savithri
- Kalaichelvi
- Chandra
Production edit
The lead role was originally offered to Rajinikanth, who could not accept, resulting in T. Rajendar debuting as lead actor.[4] The film also marked the acting debut of Nalini as lead actress.[5]
Soundtrack edit
The music was composed by T. Rajendar who also wrote the lyrics.[6][7] For the dubbed Telugu version Prema Sagaram, all lyrics were written by Rajasri.[8] The song "Indralogathu" was later sampled by Flying Lotus for "GNG BNG" from the album Los Angeles (2008).[9]
- Tamil
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Adi Ennadi" | Malaysia Vasudevan | 04:35 |
| "Unnaithane" | Kalayanam, S. Janaki | 05:56 |
| "Mogam Vanthu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 04:43 |
| "Indralogathu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, B.S. Sasireka | 04:43 |
| "Kat Adippom" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:22 |
| "Vaigai Karai Katre" | K. J. Yesudas | 04:44 |
| "Ithayamathai Kovil enren" | T. M. Soundararajan | 04:10 |
- Telugu version
| Song | Singers | Length |
|---|---|---|
| "Banthade Bangaaru" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:38 |
| "Chakkanaina O Chirugali" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:31 |
| "Naamam Pettu Naamam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 03:53 |
| "Nee Thalape Maikam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 05:47 |
| "Neelo Naalo" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 04:46 |
| "Andhalolike Sundari" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 04:27 |
| "Hrudayamane Kovelalo" | Madhavapeddi Ramesh | 04:40 |
Release and reception edit
Uyirullavarai Usha was released on 4 March 1983.[10] Rajendar struggled to find a distributor for the film, with the trade blaming him of "going back to the M.G.R. era". Despite these criticisms, the film became successful at the box-office.[5] Ananda Vikatan said the film's plus points were its songs and score.[11] Thiraignani of Kalki criticised the film for having a Oru Thalai Ragam hangover.[12]
References edit
- ^ Arunachalam, Param (2020). BollySwar: 1981–1990. Mavrix Infotech. p. 682. ISBN 9788193848227.
- ^ Anantharam, Chitra Deepa (27 March 2017). "I am the pioneer of kuthu: T Rajendherr". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 12 November 2020. Retrieved 1 February 2020.
- ^ "ఒక తరాన్ని ప్రేమలో ముంచెత్తిన ప్రేమసాగరం". Sakshi (in Telugu). 4 April 2018. Archived from the original on 11 May 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ Prasad, Arun (4 February 2023). "டி.ராஜேந்தர் நடிகராவதற்கு காரணமாக இருந்த ரஜினிகாந்த்… இது என்னப்பா புது கதையா இருக்கு!!". CineReporters (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 22 January 2024. Retrieved 22 January 2024.
- ^ a b Shiva Kumar, S. (20 March 1983). "Super-hit". Mid-Day. p. 25. Archived from the original on 12 July 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2022 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Uyirullavarai Usha". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ "Uyirullavarai Usha Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by T.Rajendar". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 17 November 2021. Retrieved 11 May 2022.
- ^ "Premasagaram". Gaana. Archived from the original on 12 May 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ Patil, Adwait (13 December 2016). "10 Great Songs That Subtly Sample South Asian Sounds". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ "ரஜினி படத்துடன் மோதி வெற்றி கண்ட டி.ராஜேந்தர் படம்". News18 (in Tamil). 4 March 2023. Archived from the original on 7 March 2023. Retrieved 8 March 2023.
- ^ "உயிருள்ளவரை உஷா". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 1983. p. 9. Retrieved 11 May 2022 – via Issuu.
- ^ திரைஞானி (20 March 1983). "உயிருள்ளவரை உஷா". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 56–57. Archived from the original on 15 September 2022. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
