1980|Ullasa Paravaigal

Ravi is in denial about his mental health as a result of the death of his girlfriend. His father and friend Raju played by Suruli Rajan hatch a plan to take him overseas to get him treatment for his illness. He meets his childhood friend Nirmala Rati Agnihotri. With the help of Nirmala and Raju, Ravi gets better.

The second half of the film deals with how Ravi’s uncle tries to kill him to get his hands on his fortune and how Ravi overcomes his uncle. The film is famous for its songs, some of which are considered Ilaiyaraaja’s masterpieces, including “Deiveega Raagam”, “Azhagu Aayiram” and “Germaniyin Senthen Malare”

Directed by C. V. Rajendran
Produced by S. P. Thamizharasi
Written by Panchu Arunachalam
Starring Kamal Haasan, Rati Agnihotri, Deepa, Major Sundararajan
Suruli Rajan
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography Ashok Kumar
Edited by N. M. Victor
Production company – S. P. T. Films
Distributed by S. P. T. Films
Release date 7 March 1980