''Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal'' () is a 1990 Indian

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directed by K. Balachander starring Yamini, Kumaresh and Ganesh. The film had two storylines, first story was adapted from the novel ''Meendum Meendum'' by

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and the second story was written by Ananthu. Violin virtuoso-brothers Ganesh and Kumaresh made their acting débuts. The film had no songs. The film won the

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at the

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Plot

The film contains two distinct story lines, each story lines revolves around Ganesh and Kumaresh. This film depicts difficulties women face(d) in a predominantly male dominated society. How these women when pushed to edge fight their ostracised husbands and set a tone and lead a meaningful life.

Cast

* Yamini as Vinodha * Kumaresh as Sukumar . * Ganesh as Jawahar *

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as Arun Kapoor * Surya as Shenbagam * Vaishnavi as Yamuna *

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as Elango * Vivek as Panneer * K. S. Jayalakshmi as Sivappu Rukmani * Kavithalya Krishnan as Assistant director * Sithara (Guest appearance) *

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(Guest appearance) *

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(Guest appearance) * R. Sundaramoorthy (Guest appearance) * Brinda (Uncredited Cameo appearance)

Production

One of the shooting locations was a bungalow called Kamakoti House in

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Release and reception

''Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal'' was released on 7 September 1990. ''

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'' said, "When you read a novel, if the author has any creative power and capacity to create engrossing characters, and if you have the sensibility to appreciate this, you enter into a whole new world. Seeing Kavithalaya's ''Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal'' directed by K. Balachander opened up such vistas for this writer." Ki. Rajendran of ''

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'' praised the film for eschewing box-office ingredients like action, comedy and songs. The film became a

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Accolades

References

External links

* {{National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues 1990 films 1990s Tamil-language films Best Film on Other Social Issues National Film Award winners Films based on Indian novels Films directed by K. Balachander Films with screenplays by K. Balachander Films scored by V. S. Narasimhan