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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Viswanathan Ramamoorthy
| image          = Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (film).jpg
| image          =
| caption        = Title card
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| caption        =  
| director      = [[Rama Narayanan]]
| director      = [[Rama Narayanan]]
| producer      = N. Radha
| producer      = N. Radha
| writer        = [[Rama Narayanan]]
| writer        = Rama Narayanan
| starring      = {{ubl|[[Ramki]]|[[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]]|[[Roja (actress)|Roja]]|[[Vindhya (actress)|Vindhya]]|[[Kovai Sarala]]}}
| 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
| distributor    =
| studio        = [[Sri Thenandal Films]]
| studio        = [[Sri Thenandal Films]]
| released      = 10 August 2001
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|2001|8|10|ref1=}}
| runtime        = 130 mins
| runtime        = 130 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Tamil
| language      = Tamil
| budget        =
}}
}}


'''''Viswanathan Ramamoorthy''''' is an Indian [[Tamil films of 2001|2001]] [[Tamil language]] film directed by [[Rama Narayanan]]. The film features [[Ramki]], [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]], [[Roja (actress)|Roja]], [[Vindhya (actress)|Vindhya]], and [[Kovai Sarala]] in lead roles. The film, produced by N. Radha, had musical score by [[S. A. Rajkumar]] and was released on 10 August 2001 to generally unfavorable reviews from critics. The film is a remake of yesteryear classic ''[[Veettuku Veedu]]'' which itself was based on the English comedy play "Right Bed Wrong Husband".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinesouth.com/cgi-bin/filmography/newfilmdb.cgi?name=viswanathan%20ramamoorthy|title=Filmography of viswanathan ramamoorthy|access-date=2012-02-26|publisher=cinesouth.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jointscene.com/movies/kollywood/Viswanathan_Ramamoorthy/3745|title=Find Tamil Movie Viswanathan Ramamoorthy|access-date=2012-02-26|publisher=jointscene.com}}</ref><ref name="hindu review">{{cite web|url=http://www.hindu.com/2001/08/17/stories/09170222.htm|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130125051631/http://www.hindu.com/2001/08/17/stories/09170222.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-01-25|title=Film Review : Viswanathan Ramamoorthy|access-date=2012-02-26|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=2001-08-17|author=Malathi Rangarajan}}</ref><ref name="thiraipadam review">{{cite web|url=http://www.thiraipadam.com/cgi-bin/movie_review.pl?id=185&user_name=bbalaji|title=Viswanathan Ramamoorthy - Tamil Movie Review|access-date=2012-02-26|author=Balaji Balasubramaniam|publisher=thiraipadam.com}}</ref>
'''''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 ([[Ramki]]) is the timid husband of Meena ([[Roja (actress)|Roja]]), a small time artist. Viswanathan’s friend Ramamoorthy ([[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]]), along with his wife Shenbagam ([[Vindhya (actress)|Vindhya]]), come 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 comes to know that his uncle ([[M. R. Krishnamurthy|MRK]]) 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 ([[Venniradai Moorthy]]), Viswanathan’s uncle’s manager (who is in charge of the money) and his daughter Andal ([[Kovai Sarala]]). 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 gets 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. Viswanathan also decides to produce a movie to be directed by Ramamoorthy as a token of thanks.
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 ==
{{colbegin}}
{{cast listing|
*[[Ramki]] as Viswanathan
*[[Ramki]] as Viswanathan
*[[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Ramamoorthy
*[[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Ramamoorthy
*[[Roja (actress)|Roja]] as Meena
*[[Roja Selvamani|Roja]] as Meena
*[[Vindhya (actress)|Vindhya]] as Shenbagam
*[[Vindhya (actress)|Vindhya]] as Shenbagam
*[[Kovai Sarala]] as Andal
*[[Kovai Sarala]] as Andal
*[[Venniradai Moorthy]] as Kathavarayan, Andal's father
*[[Vennira Aadai Moorthy]] as Kathavarayan, Andal's father
*[[R. Sundarrajan (director)|R. Sundarrajan]] as Ramamoorthy's father
*[[R. Sundarrajan]] as Ramamoorthy's father
*[[M. R. Krishnamurthy|MRK]] as Viswanathan's uncle
*[[Kumarimuthu]] as a film producer
*[[Kumarimuthu]] as Film Producer
*[[M. R. Krishnamurthy|M.R.K]] as Viswanathan's uncle
*[[Idichapuli Selvaraj]] as Restaurant Owner
*[[Idichapuli Selvaraj]] as Restaurant Owner
*[[Mayilsamy]] as Sivakumar
*[[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
*[[Master Mahendran]] as Mahendran
*[[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 (Cameo appearance)
}}
{{colend}}
==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==
== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
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>
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| title1 = Vairathil Mazhai
| released  = 2001
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| recorded  = 2001
|extra1 =[[Anuradha Sriram]]
| venue      =
|title2=Thirupathi Malaikku
| studio    =
|extra2=[[Nithyasree Mahadevan]]
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|title3=Naan Superstar
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|extra3=Sujatha
| label      =
|title4=Hey Rama
| producer  = [[S. A. Rajkumar]]
|extra4=Srinivas, Supraja
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|title5=Cinema Cinema
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The film score and soundtrack were composed by [[film composer]] [[S. A. Rajkumar]]. The soundtrack, released in 2001, features tracks with lyrics written by [[P. Vijay]], [[Snehan]] and Rama. Narayanan.
== 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==
The film received mostly unfavorable reviews. Balaji Balasubramaniam of ''thiraipadam.com'' said : "Rama. Narayanan falls short from the original in ever so many ways". Malathi Ragarajan of ''hindu.com'' said : "Unfortunately, Rama. Narayanan is unable to use the setup creatively". Both critics asserted that the film is like [[Crazy Mohan]]'s plays.<ref name="hindu review" /><ref name="thiraipadam review" />


==References==
== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes}}
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[[Category:Films scored by S. A. Rajkumar]]
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Viswanathan Ramamoorthy
Title card
Directed byRama Narayanan
Produced byN. Radha
Written byRama Narayanan
Starring
Music byS. A. Rajkumar
CinematographyN. K. Viswanathan
Edited byRajkeerthi
Production
company
Release date
  • 10 August 2001 (2001-08-10)
Running time
130 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

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]

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]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(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]

  1. "viswanathan ramamoorthy ( 2001 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 29 October 2006. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
  2. "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. 3.0 3.1 "Movie: Viswanathan Ramamurthy". Tamil Star Online. Archived from the original on 30 December 2005. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
  4. 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)
  5. Mannath, Malini. "Vishwanathan Ramamurthy". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 13 March 2004. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  6. 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.
  7. "Vishwanathan Ramamurthy". Tamil Star. Archived from the original on 4 January 2003. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
  8. "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.

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