''Oruvan'' () is a 1999 Indian

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directed by

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. The film stars

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and

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, while

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and

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play supporting roles. Produced by

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, the film had cinematography handled by S. Saravanan and music composed by

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. It was released on 25 June 1999.

Plot

Cast

Production

Hindi film actress

played her first lead role in Tamil cinema through the project. While the film was in the post-production stage,

moved on to begin work on two other projects starring Karthik and Vijay. Neither film later materialised.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by

. The song "Chandamama" from Telugu film ''

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'' was reused as "Chinna Roja".

Release and reception

''Oruvan'' was released on 25 June 1999. Kala Krishnan Ramesh of ''

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'' wrote, "The story, screenplay and direction by Suresh Krishna whose, earlier 'Sangamam''">Sangamam.html" ;"title="'Sangamam">' Aha''">Sangamam''or [''Aahaa..! (1998 film)">Aha'' was not as good. But ''Oruvan'' still has something to offer". They felt that Devayani was underutilised and Batra looks "gawky", while Sarathkumar was "good and pleasant to watch". Thamarai Manalan of ''Dinakaran'' gave the film a positive review, noting Suresh Krishna "has extracted hard and good work from the artists. The way in which he has conceived as well as picturized the passionate and emotive scenes connected with the small boy Vikky has earned the former our great appreciation." K. P. S. of ''

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'' praised the performances of Sarathkumar and Anandraj, Deva's music and Saravanan's cinematography. D. S. Ramanujam of ''

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'' wrote, "SARAT KUMAR gives a temporary respite to his firebrand roles and plays a character filled with tender emotions and sentiments in Lakshmi Movie Makers', ''Oruvan''. Experienced director Suresh Krishna works up adequate situations, based on his story and screenplay". Vicky won the

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References

External links

* {{Suresh Krissna 1999 action drama films 1990s Tamil-language films 1999 films Films directed by Suresh Krissna Films scored by Deva (composer) Indian action drama films