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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| | | image = Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (film).jpg | ||
| caption = Title card | |||
| caption = | |||
| director = [[Rama Narayanan]] | | director = [[Rama Narayanan]] | ||
| producer = N. Radha | | producer = N. Radha | ||
| writer = | | writer = Rama Narayanan | ||
| starring = {{ubl|[[Ramki]]|[[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]]|[[Roja | | starring = {{ubl|[[Ramki]]|[[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]]|[[Roja Selvamani|Roja]]|[[Vindhya (actress)|Vindhya]]|[[Kovai Sarala]]}} | ||
| music = [[S. A. Rajkumar]] | | music = [[S. A. Rajkumar]] | ||
| cinematography = [[N. K. Viswanathan]] | | cinematography = [[N. K. Viswanathan]] | ||
| editing = Rajkeerthi | | editing = Rajkeerthi | ||
| studio = [[Sri Thenandal Films]] | | studio = [[Sri Thenandal Films]] | ||
| released = 10 | | released = {{Film date|df=y|2001|8|10|ref1=}} | ||
| runtime = 130 | | runtime = 130 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Tamil | | language = Tamil | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Viswanathan Ramamoorthy''''' is | '''''Viswanathan Ramamoorthy''''' is a 2001 Indian [[Tamil language]] [[comedy film]] written and directed by [[Rama Narayanan]]. The film stars [[Ramki]], [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]], [[Roja Selvamani|Roja]], [[Vindhya (actress)|Vindhya]], and [[Kovai Sarala]]. It was released on 10 August 2001.<ref>{{Cite web |title=viswanathan ramamoorthy ( 2001 ) |url=http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=viswanathan%20ramamoorthy |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061029140311/http://cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=viswanathan%20ramamoorthy |archive-date=29 October 2006 |access-date=2012-02-26 |website=Cinesouth}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=1 December 2002 |title=நட்சத்திர படப் பட்டியல் |url=https://ibb.co/cTSgjhM |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202064212/https://ibb.co/cTSgjhM |archive-date=2 February 2024 |access-date=2 February 2024 |work=[[Cinema Express]] |pages=41–43 |language=Ta}}</ref> The film is inspired by the 1970 Tamil film ''[[Veettuku Veedu]]'' which was based on [[Chithralaya Gopu]]'s play ''Thikku Theriyatha Veettil'' which in turn was an adaptation of the English comedy play ''Right Bed Wrong Husband''.<ref name="tamilstar">{{Cite web |title=Movie: Viswanathan Ramamurthy |url=http://www.tamilstar.com/reviews/visram/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20051230161701/http://www.tamilstar.com/reviews/visram/ |archive-date=30 December 2005 |access-date=2022-04-28 |website=Tamil Star Online}}</ref><ref name="hindu review">{{Cite news |last=Rangarajan |first=Malathi |date=2001-08-17 |title=Film Review : Viswanathan Ramamoorthy |url=http://www.hindu.com/2001/08/17/stories/09170222.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125051631/http://www.hindu.com/2001/08/17/stories/09170222.htm |archive-date=2013-01-25 |access-date=2012-02-26 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> The film's title pays homage to the composer duo [[Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |title=Vishwanathan Ramamurthy |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/location/vrmurthy.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040313080624/http://www.chennaionline.com/location/vrmurthy.asp |archive-date=13 March 2004 |access-date=19 July 2022 |website=Chennai Online}}</ref> | ||
==Plot== | == Plot == | ||
Viswanathan | Viswanathan is the timid husband of Meena, a small-time artist. Viswanathan’s friend Ramamoorthy, along with his wife Shenbagam, go from their village to Chennai with the hopes of becoming a movie director. Ramamoorthy and Shenbagam stay in Viswanathan’s home. While Meena is away for a few days for shooting, Viswanathan discovers that his uncle has died with a will of Rs. 30 lakhs written in favour of Viswanathan. However, there is a check in the will that the money should be granted to Viswanathan only if Meena behaves well with Viswanathan. There comes Kathavarayan, Viswanathan’s uncle’s manager (who is in charge of the money) and his daughter Andal. As Meena is away for shooting, Ramamoorthy comes up with a plan. Ramamoorthy requests Shenbagam to act as Meena in front of Kathavarayan, so that he develops confidence and hands over the money. Meanwhile, Andal gets attracted towards Ramamoorthy, believing him to be the man who comes in her dreams often. Meena is cheated by her manager and is in financial distress. She gets back to her home and is shocked to see Shenbagam acting as her. However, Meena agrees for the plan as she is also in need of money. After many funny incidents, Kathavarayan gives the money to Viswanathan as Meena has transformed into a caring wife now. Andal comes to her memory which she had lost long ago when she had gone to a temple feast with Kathavarayan. Viswanathan also decides to produce a movie to be directed by Ramamoorthy as a token of thanks. | ||
==Cast== | == Cast == | ||
{{ | {{cast listing| | ||
*[[Ramki]] as Viswanathan | *[[Ramki]] as Viswanathan | ||
*[[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Ramamoorthy | *[[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Ramamoorthy | ||
*[[Roja | *[[Roja Selvamani|Roja]] as Meena | ||
*[[Vindhya (actress)|Vindhya]] as Shenbagam | *[[Vindhya (actress)|Vindhya]] as Shenbagam | ||
*[[Kovai Sarala]] as Andal | *[[Kovai Sarala]] as Andal | ||
*[[ | *[[Vennira Aadai Moorthy]] as Kathavarayan, Andal's father | ||
*[[ | *[[R. Sundarrajan]] as Ramamoorthy's father | ||
*[[M. R. Krishnamurthy| | *[[Kumarimuthu]] as a film producer | ||
*[[M. R. Krishnamurthy|M.R.K]] as Viswanathan's uncle | |||
*[[Idichapuli Selvaraj]] as Restaurant Owner | *[[Idichapuli Selvaraj]] as Restaurant Owner | ||
*[[Mayilsamy]] as | *[[Mayilsamy]] as Sukumar | ||
*Kalidoss as Loan Shark | *Kalidoss as Loan Shark | ||
*[[Master Mahendran]] as Mahendran | |||
*Telephone Mani as Police Constable | *Telephone Mani as Police Constable | ||
*Kottai Perumal | *Kottai Perumal | ||
*[[Vijayakanth]] as Himself (cameo appearance)<ref>{{Cite web |last=V |first=Sankaran |date=8 February 2024 |title=கேப்டன் விஜயகாந்த் சம்பளமே வாங்காமல் நடித்துக் கொடுத்த படங்கள்!.. அட இவ்வளவு இருக்கா?.. |url=https://cinereporters.com/captain-vijayakanth-acted-the-movies-without-salary/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240214053830/https://cinereporters.com/captain-vijayakanth-acted-the-movies-without-salary/ |archive-date=14 February 2024 |access-date=14 February 2024 |website=CineReporters |language=ta}}</ref> | |||
*[[Vijayakanth]] as Himself ( | }} | ||
{{ | ==Production== | ||
The film was shot at Chennai and Karaikudi.<ref>{{cite web |title=Vishwanathan Ramamurthy |url=http://www.tamilstar.com/preview/vis/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030104153008/http://www.tamilstar.com/preview/vis/ |archive-date=4 January 2003 |access-date=26 September 2024 |website=Tamil Star}}</ref> | |||
== | == Soundtrack == | ||
{{ | The music was composed by [[S. A. Rajkumar]], with lyrics written by [[Pa. Vijay]], [[Snehan]] and Rama. Narayanan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.audiocdworld.com/product/kamarasu-visvanathan-ramamurthy-nageshwary-s-a-rajkumar-tamil-audio-cd-ramiy-records/|title=KAMARASU / VISVANATHAN RAMAMURTHY / NAGESHWARY – S.A.Rajkumar Tamil Audio CD Ramiy Records|work=Audio CD World|access-date=2 February 2024|archive-date=2 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240202143917/https://www.audiocdworld.com/product/kamarasu-visvanathan-ramamurthy-nageshwary-s-a-rajkumar-tamil-audio-cd-ramiy-records/|url-status=live}}</ref> | ||
| | {{Track listing | ||
| headline = Track listing | |||
| | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| | | total_length = | ||
| | | title1 = Vairathil Mazhai | ||
| | | lyrics1 = | ||
| | |extra1 =[[Anuradha Sriram]] | ||
| | |title2=Thirupathi Malaikku | ||
| | |extra2=[[Nithyasree Mahadevan]] | ||
| | |title3=Naan Superstar | ||
| | |extra3=Sujatha | ||
|title4=Hey Rama | |||
| | |extra4=Srinivas, Supraja | ||
| | |title5=Cinema Cinema | ||
| | |extra5=Deva | ||
| | |||
| | |||
}} | }} | ||
== Reception == | |||
''Tamil Star Online'' said, "The film is not a disappointment, because there was not much of an expectation from the beginning. Those who have seen the director's earlier films know exactly what to expect. So, while the urban audience may squirm in their seats, the targetted audience – the B and C centres as they call them in filmy parlance – will most probably lap it all up".<ref name="tamilstar" /> Malathi Ragarajan of ''[[The Hindu]]'' said, "Unfortunately, Rama. Narayanan is unable to use the setup creatively".<ref name="hindu review" /> | |||
==Reception== | |||
==References== | == References == | ||
{{reflist}} | {{reflist}} | ||
==External links== | == External links == | ||
* {{IMDb title}} | |||
* {{Rotten Tomatoes}} | |||
{{Rama Narayanan}} | {{Rama Narayanan}} | ||
[[Category:2001 Tamil-language films]] | |||
[[Category:2001 comedy films]] | |||
[[Category:2001 films]] | [[Category:2001 films]] | ||
[[Category:Indian films]] | [[Category:2001 Indian films]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Films directed by Rama Narayanan]] | ||
[[Category:Films scored by S. A. Rajkumar]] | [[Category:Films scored by S. A. Rajkumar]] | ||
[[Category:Films | [[Category:Films shot in Chennai]] | ||
[[Category:Films shot in Karaikudi]] | |||
[[Category:Indian comedy films]] | |||
[[Category:Tamil-language comedy films]] | |||
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]] | |||
Latest revision as of 10:04, 3 March 2026
| Viswanathan Ramamoorthy | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | Rama Narayanan |
| Produced by | N. Radha |
| Written by | Rama Narayanan |
| Starring | |
| Music by | S. A. Rajkumar |
| Cinematography | N. K. Viswanathan |
| Edited by | Rajkeerthi |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Viswanathan Ramamoorthy is a 2001 Indian Tamil language comedy film written and directed by Rama Narayanan. The film stars Ramki, Vivek, Roja, Vindhya, and Kovai Sarala. It was released on 10 August 2001.[1][2] The film is inspired by the 1970 Tamil film Veettuku Veedu which was based on Chithralaya Gopu's play Thikku Theriyatha Veettil which in turn was an adaptation of the English comedy play Right Bed Wrong Husband.[3][4] The film's title pays homage to the composer duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy.[5]
Plot[edit | edit source]
Viswanathan is the timid husband of Meena, a small-time artist. Viswanathan’s friend Ramamoorthy, along with his wife Shenbagam, go from their village to Chennai with the hopes of becoming a movie director. Ramamoorthy and Shenbagam stay in Viswanathan’s home. While Meena is away for a few days for shooting, Viswanathan discovers that his uncle has died with a will of Rs. 30 lakhs written in favour of Viswanathan. However, there is a check in the will that the money should be granted to Viswanathan only if Meena behaves well with Viswanathan. There comes Kathavarayan, Viswanathan’s uncle’s manager (who is in charge of the money) and his daughter Andal. As Meena is away for shooting, Ramamoorthy comes up with a plan. Ramamoorthy requests Shenbagam to act as Meena in front of Kathavarayan, so that he develops confidence and hands over the money. Meanwhile, Andal gets attracted towards Ramamoorthy, believing him to be the man who comes in her dreams often. Meena is cheated by her manager and is in financial distress. She gets back to her home and is shocked to see Shenbagam acting as her. However, Meena agrees for the plan as she is also in need of money. After many funny incidents, Kathavarayan gives the money to Viswanathan as Meena has transformed into a caring wife now. Andal comes to her memory which she had lost long ago when she had gone to a temple feast with Kathavarayan. Viswanathan also decides to produce a movie to be directed by Ramamoorthy as a token of thanks.
Cast[edit | edit source]
- Ramki as Viswanathan
- Vivek as Ramamoorthy
- Roja as Meena
- Vindhya as Shenbagam
- Kovai Sarala as Andal
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy as Kathavarayan, Andal's father
- R. Sundarrajan as Ramamoorthy's father
- Kumarimuthu as a film producer
- M.R.K as Viswanathan's uncle
- Idichapuli Selvaraj as Restaurant Owner
- Mayilsamy as Sukumar
- Kalidoss as Loan Shark
- Master Mahendran as Mahendran
- Telephone Mani as Police Constable
- Kottai Perumal
- Vijayakanth as Himself (cameo appearance)[6]
Production[edit | edit source]
The film was shot at Chennai and Karaikudi.[7]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar, with lyrics written by Pa. Vijay, Snehan and Rama. Narayanan.[8]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vairathil Mazhai" | Anuradha Sriram | |
| 2. | "Thirupathi Malaikku" | Nithyasree Mahadevan | |
| 3. | "Naan Superstar" | Sujatha | |
| 4. | "Hey Rama" | Srinivas, Supraja | |
| 5. | "Cinema Cinema" | Deva |
Reception[edit | edit source]
Tamil Star Online said, "The film is not a disappointment, because there was not much of an expectation from the beginning. Those who have seen the director's earlier films know exactly what to expect. So, while the urban audience may squirm in their seats, the targetted audience – the B and C centres as they call them in filmy parlance – will most probably lap it all up".[3] Malathi Ragarajan of The Hindu said, "Unfortunately, Rama. Narayanan is unable to use the setup creatively".[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "viswanathan ramamoorthy ( 2001 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 29 October 2006. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
- ↑ "நட்சத்திர படப் பட்டியல்". Cinema Express (in தமிழ்). 1 December 2002. pp. 41–43. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Movie: Viswanathan Ramamurthy". Tamil Star Online. Archived from the original on 30 December 2005. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Rangarajan, Malathi (17 August 2001). "Film Review : Viswanathan Ramamoorthy". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ Mannath, Malini. "Vishwanathan Ramamurthy". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 13 March 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
- ↑ V, Sankaran (8 February 2024). "கேப்டன் விஜயகாந்த் சம்பளமே வாங்காமல் நடித்துக் கொடுத்த படங்கள்!.. அட இவ்வளவு இருக்கா?." CineReporters (in தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ↑ "Vishwanathan Ramamurthy". Tamil Star. Archived from the original on 4 January 2003. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ↑ "KAMARASU / VISVANATHAN RAMAMURTHY / NAGESHWARY – S.A.Rajkumar Tamil Audio CD Ramiy Records". Audio CD World. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
