Oyilattam (film)

Oyilattam
Poster
Directed byR. Sundarrajan
Written byR. Sundarrajan
Produced byJ. V. Rukmangandan
Starring
CinematographyRajarajan
Edited bySrinivas Krishna
Music byDeva
Production
company
Leo International
Release date
  • 2 October 1991 (1991-10-02)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Oyilattam (/oʊ.ilɑːttəm/ transl. Dance of grace)[1] is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language dance film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars C. Ranganathan (credited as Raghunath) and Charmila, both in their debut as lead actors. It was released on 2 October 1991.[2]

Plot

Cast

Production

C. Ranganathan who went on to direct films like Coimbatore Mappillai (1996) and Tata Birla (1996) made his acting debut as lead actor with this film. He was credited as Raghunath in the title credits.[3] Charmila, a former child actress, made her debut in a leading role with this film.[4]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Deva, with lyrics by Kalidasan.[5][6]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Theppakulathukulla"S. Janaki 
2."Adhu Maathram"Malaysia Vasudevan 
3."Aathoram"Sunandha 
4."Vandhanam Vandhanam"Malaysia Vasudevan 
5."Thazhuvi Thazhuvi"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S.Janaki 
6."Paada Vantha"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
7."Oru Penna Nenacha"Malaysia Vasudevan, Minmini 

Reception

C. R. K. of Kalki wrote Oyilattam is no different from other village centric films with typical elements but the rustic smell with the forest of nature is a bit too strong while praising the acting of Sundarrajan but felt after the arrival of Radha Ravi, the story changes direction and goes nowhere and concluded saying even if the rhythm escapes, Oyilattam is modestly beautiful.[7]

References

  1. ^ "From Tradition To Grace: Dance Forms Of Tamil Nadu". Outlook Traveller. 12 December 2023. Archived from the original on 29 February 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ "ஒயிலாட்டம் / Oyilattam (1991)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 28 October 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  3. ^ விஜய்யை விமர்சித்தால் விடமாட்டேன் - இயக்குனர் சி. ரங்கநாதன் | Exclusive Interview (in Tamil). Touring Talkies. From 11:00 to 11:25. Archived from the original on 27 May 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2024 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ "Charmila: அவங்கெல்லாம் ஆண் விபச்சாரிகள்.. முன்னாள் காதலர்களை திட்டி தீர்த்த பிரபல நடிகை!". Samayam (in Tamil). 7 March 2023. Archived from the original on 26 March 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Oyilaatam". JioSaavn. 1 January 1992. Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Oyilattam Tamil Audio Cassette By Deva". Banumass. Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  7. ^ சி. ஆர். கே. (3 November 1991). "ஒயிலாட்டம்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 25. Archived from the original on 27 April 2024. Retrieved 27 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.