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''Uliyin Osai'' () is a 2008 Indian
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-language
period drama A historical drama (also period drama, costume drama, and period piece) is a work set in a past time period, usually used in the context of film and television. Historical drama includes historical fiction and romance film, romances, adventure f ...
film directed by Ilavenil, written by
Karunanidhi Muthuvel Karunanidhi (3 June 1924 – 7 August 2018) was an Indian writer and politician who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for almost two decades over five terms between 1969 and 2011. He was popularly referred to as Kalaignar (Art ...
, and produced by S. P. Murugesan. The film stars starring
Vineeth Vineeth Radhakrishnan (born 23 August 1969) is an Indian actor, classical dancer, voice artist and choreographer who primarily works in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu language films. He has also starred in a few Kannada and Bollywood films. He h ...
,
Keerthi Chawla Keerthi Chawla is an Indian actress, who is working in Tamil, Telugu , Hindi and Kannada film industry. She has appeared in some well-known films, such as ''Aadi'', ''Aalwar'', '' Naan Avanillai'' and ''Uliyin Osai ''Uliyin Osai'' () is a 2 ...
, and
Akshaya Akshaya is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil films. Career Akshaya Rao began her career as a supporting artiste alongside Simran in ''Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi'' (2003), before going on to appear in leading roles in Tamil films. Her mos ...
, while
Sarath Babu Sathyam Babu Dixithulu (born 31 July 1951), known by his stage name Sarath Babu, is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu cinema. He has worked in more than 200 films. He has appeared in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and ...
, Manorama,
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, and
Ganja Karuppu Ganja Karuppu is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in comedy roles in Tamil cinema. After making his debut in Bala's '' Pithamagan'' (2003), Ganja Karuppu experienced success in the late 2000s with his roles in '' Raam'' (2005), ...
play supporting roles. The soundtrack album and background score were composed by
Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan, 3 June 1943) is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, instrumentalist, lyricist and singer, popular for his works in Indian Cinema, prominently in Tamil films. Reputed to be one of ...
with cinematography by
B. Kannan Bhimsingh Kannan (10 January 1951 – 13 June 2020) was an Indian cinematographer who worked in Tamil and Malayalam films. He was known for his association with Director Bharathiraja and was referred to as "Bharathirajavin Kangal" (Bharathiraja' ...
and editing by
Suresh Urs Suresh Urs is an Indian film editor who works predominantly in the South Indian cinema. He has edited over 700 films and 40 documentaries and television shows. Urs is well known for his association with directors like Girish Karnad, Mani Ratnam ...
. The film released on 4 July 2008.


Plot

The story is set in 1005 AD. Raja Raja Chozhan (
Sarath Babu Sathyam Babu Dixithulu (born 31 July 1951), known by his stage name Sarath Babu, is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu cinema. He has worked in more than 200 films. He has appeared in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and ...
) and his son Rajendra Chozhan are benevolent rulers of the Chozha dynasty. As a mark of respect to the gods, they want to build a temple in Thanjavur. They appoint the master sculptor Iniyan (
Vineeth Vineeth Radhakrishnan (born 23 August 1969) is an Indian actor, classical dancer, voice artist and choreographer who primarily works in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu language films. He has also starred in a few Kannada and Bollywood films. He h ...
), a handsome young man who is also a good dancer, to do the sculpture work for the big temple. However, Iniyan finds the palace 'narthaki' Muthunagai (
Akshaya Akshaya is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil films. Career Akshaya Rao began her career as a supporting artiste alongside Simran in ''Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi'' (2003), before going on to appear in leading roles in Tamil films. Her mos ...
) not up to the mark and is unable to find the right girl to pose as the model for his sculpture work. Meanwhile, he meets a village girl Chamundi (
Keerthi Chawla Keerthi Chawla is an Indian actress, who is working in Tamil, Telugu , Hindi and Kannada film industry. She has appeared in some well-known films, such as ''Aadi'', ''Aalwar'', '' Naan Avanillai'' and ''Uliyin Osai ''Uliyin Osai'' () is a 2 ...
), who is said to be the granddaughter of a shepherd woman Azhagi ( Manorama), who is not only beautiful but has an hourglass-like figure and dances like a dream. Iniyan slowly falls in love with his 'model', and when he expresses his love for her, she spurns it as she is the Queen herself. An absolutely shattered sculptor in a moment of remorse does something which is shocking and is the real twist in the tale.


Cast

*
Vineeth Vineeth Radhakrishnan (born 23 August 1969) is an Indian actor, classical dancer, voice artist and choreographer who primarily works in Malayalam, Tamil and Telugu language films. He has also starred in a few Kannada and Bollywood films. He h ...
as Iniyan *
Keerthi Chawla Keerthi Chawla is an Indian actress, who is working in Tamil, Telugu , Hindi and Kannada film industry. She has appeared in some well-known films, such as ''Aadi'', ''Aalwar'', '' Naan Avanillai'' and ''Uliyin Osai ''Uliyin Osai'' () is a 2 ...
as Chamundi *
Akshaya Akshaya is an Indian actress who has appeared in Tamil films. Career Akshaya Rao began her career as a supporting artiste alongside Simran in ''Kovilpatti Veeralakshmi'' (2003), before going on to appear in leading roles in Tamil films. Her mos ...
as Muthunagai *
Sarath Babu Sathyam Babu Dixithulu (born 31 July 1951), known by his stage name Sarath Babu, is an Indian actor known for his works predominantly in Tamil and Telugu cinema. He has worked in more than 200 films. He has appeared in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and ...
as Raja Raja Chola I * Manorama as Azhagi *
Kovai Sarala Kovai Sarala is an Indian actress and comedian, who prominently plays supporting roles in Tamil and Telugu films. She has won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian three times, for her performances in '' Sathi Leelavathi'' (1995), '' ...
as Sokki *
Ganja Karuppu Ganja Karuppu is an Indian actor who has predominantly appeared in comedy roles in Tamil cinema. After making his debut in Bala's '' Pithamagan'' (2003), Ganja Karuppu experienced success in the late 2000s with his roles in '' Raam'' (2005), ...
as Soodamani *
Thalaivasal Vijay Thalaivasal Vijay is an Indian actor and dubbing artist. He was born on 4 August 1962 in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India. He has acted predominantly in numerous Tamil and Malayalam films. Career Vijay's debut film was '' Thalaivaasal'' (1992), ...
as Manikandan *
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as Brammarayar *
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Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by
Ilaiyaraaja Ilaiyaraaja (born R. Gnanathesikan, 3 June 1943) is an Indian musician, composer, arranger, conductor, orchestrator, instrumentalist, lyricist and singer, popular for his works in Indian Cinema, prominently in Tamil films. Reputed to be one of ...
, and lyrics were written by Vaali, Muthulingam, Kamakodiyan,
Mu. Metha Muhammed Metha (born 5 September 1945) is a Tamil poet and songwriter. He was born in Theni in 1945. He popularised modern poetry (''Pudukavithai'') in the 1970s and has written more than 30 books, including novels, short stories and essays. ...
, Pazhani Bharathi,
Snehan Snehan (born Sivaselvam) is a Tamil poet, politician, lyricist, and actor who has worked in the Tamil film industry. In the year 2018 he entered politics with Makkal Needhi Maiam and contested in the Lok Sabha election. In 2021 Tamil Nadu Legis ...
and
Na. Muthukumar Nagarajan Muthukumar (12 July 1975 – 14 August 2016) was a Tamil poet, lyricist, and author. Best known for his Tamil language film songs, he received the most Filmfare Awards for Best Lyricist in Tamil and was a two-time recipient of the Nat ...
.


Critical reception

The movie opened with a promising note but mostly got negative reviews.


Awards

*
Karunanidhi Muthuvel Karunanidhi (3 June 1924 – 7 August 2018) was an Indian writer and politician who served as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu for almost two decades over five terms between 1969 and 2011. He was popularly referred to as Kalaignar (Art ...
received the Tamil Nadu State award in 2008 as best dialogue writer. *
Kovai Sarala Kovai Sarala is an Indian actress and comedian, who prominently plays supporting roles in Tamil and Telugu films. She has won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian three times, for her performances in '' Sathi Leelavathi'' (1995), '' ...
received the Tamil Nadu State award in 2008 for best comedian.


References

2008 films Films scored by Ilaiyaraaja 2000s Tamil-language films Films with screenplays by M. Karunanidhi Indian historical drama films Films set in the 11th century 1005 in Asia {{2000s-Tamil-film-stub