It is no easy task to make a period film. And it is doubly so if an octogenarian, that too a head of a State had to write the script (dialogues to be precise) despite his busy schedule. Above all this, Uliyin Osai has emerged triumphant, thanks to the gripping script of Chief Minister M Karunanidhi and execution of director Ilavenil.
Based on the story Sarapallam Samundi written by Karunanidhi in Murasoli four decades ago, Uliyin Osai is a movie on the life of a sculptor set in 1005 AD. It aptly shows his emotions, the passion for his work and ends with a shocking decision he makes when things go wrong.
Raja Raja Chozhan (Sarath Babu) and his son Rajendra Chozhan want to build a grand temple and choose Iniyan (Vineeth), a sculptor for the purpose. Iniyan wants a dancer who can pose for sculpting but finds it difficult to zero in on an apt woman.
At that time, he comes across a poor girl Samundi (Keerthi Chawla). Her stunning looks stuns him and he selects her as the model. He falls in in love with her in due course. When he expresses his love, Iniyan is shocked to know that she is none other than the wife of Rajendra Chozhan. What happens is a shocking climax.
Despite the fact that Ulyin Osai is a period film, it has no lengthy dialogues in chaste Tamil. They are precise and interesting as well. Vineeth, as a sculptor emotes well. Keethi Chawla shows right reactions when Vineeth expresses his love for her. Sarath Babu, Manorama, Akshaya and Thalaivasal Vijay are apt selections. Ganja Karuppu’s comedy fails to evoke laughter.
Ilayaraja’s music is one of the assets for Uliyin Osai. B Kannan’s camera adds value. However, on the flip-side, the sets lack grandeur. Otherwise, Ulyin Osai is a well-chisled sculpture which is a feast for eyes.
Uliyin Osai- Sounds nice
Scoresheet
Area Marks (out of 20)
Script 13
Performance 10
Music 12
Technical aspects 9
Direction 11
Total 55 out of 100
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