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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Ullathai Allitha
| name          = Ullathai Allitha
| image          = Ullathai Allitha.jpg
| image          = Ullathai Allitha.jpg
| border        = no
| caption        = Poster
| caption        = Poster
| director      = [[Sundar C.]]
| director      = [[Sundar C.]]
| producer      = N. Prabhavathy<br />N. Jyothi Lakshmi<br />N. Vishnuram<br />N. Raghuram
| producer      = N. Prabhavathy<br />N. Jyothi Lakshmi<br />N. Vishnuram<br />N. Raghuram
| writer        = [[K. Selva Bharathy]] (dialogues)
| writer        = [[K. Selva Bharathy]] (dialogues)
| screenplay    = [[Sundar C.]]
| screenplay    = Sundar C.
| story          = [[Sundar C.]]
| story          = Sundar C.
| starring      = {{unbulleted list|[[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]]|[[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]]|[[Goundamani]]|[[Manivannan]]|[[Jaiganesh]]|[[Senthil]]|[[Jyothi Meena]]}}
| starring      = {{unbulleted list|[[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]]|[[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]]|[[Goundamani]]}}
| music          = [[Sirpy]]
| cinematography = [[U. K. Senthil Kumar]]
| cinematography = [[U. K. Senthil Kumar]]
| editing        = B. S. Vasu
| editing        = B. S. Vasu
| music          = [[Sirpy]]
| studio        = Ganga Gowri Productions
| studio        = Ganga Gowri Productions
| distributor    =  
| distributor    = <!-- don't add without source -->
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|1996|01|15}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=y|1996|01|15}}
| country        = India
| country        = India
| runtime        = 148 minutes
| runtime        = 148 minutes{{sfn|Dhananjayan|2011|p=183}}
| language      = Tamil
| language      = Tamil
| budget        = <!-- don't add without source -->
| gross          = <!-- don't add without source -->
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'''''Ullathai Allitha''''' ({{trans|Give me the heart}}) is a 1996 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[comedy film]] directed by [[Sundar C.]] The film starred [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]], [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]], and [[Goundamani]] in the lead roles, while [[Manivannan]], [[Jaiganesh]], [[Senthil]], and [[Jyothi Meena]] play supporting roles. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Sirpi.<ref name="tamilmp3world.com">http://tamilmp3world.com/UllathaiAlliThaa.html?d=WQKCYUEF</ref><ref>https://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http://www.geocities.com/bbreviews/month/uathaa.html&date=2009-10-25+13:19:39</ref> The film released on 15 January 1996 and received positive reviews from the critics and audience. The film was a blockbuster hit at the box office. The movie is heavily based  by the  Tamil film ''[[Bommalattam (1968 film)|Bommalattam]]'' 1968 movie and also partially by the Tamil movie ''[[Sabaash Meena]]''. It was remade in Telugu as ''[[Veedevadandi Babu]]'' and in Kannada as ''[[Galate Aliyandru]]''.
'''''Ullathai Allitha''''' ({{translation|Give me the heart}}) is a 1996 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[comedy film]] directed by [[Sundar C.]] The film stars [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]], [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] and [[Goundamani]], with [[Manivannan]], [[Jai Ganesh]], [[Senthil]], and [[Jyothi Meena]] in supporting roles. It revolves around a man who escapes from his home to avoid a [[forced marriage]], but unknowingly falls in love with the same woman.


==Plot==
The film's score and soundtrack are composed by [[Sirpy]]. The film released on 15 January 1996 to positive reviews and commercial success. The film is heavily based on the 1968 Tamil film ''[[Bommalattam (1968 film)|Bommalattam]]'' and also partially on the 1958 Tamil film ''[[Sabaash Meena]]''.
Raja is the only son of retired military officer Col. Chandrasekhar, who, even though being very rich, raises his son very strictly. Chandrasekhar decides to get Raja married to his long time friend Viswanathan's daughter Indhu. Vishwanathan is one of the richest men in Ooty and is a tea estate owner. Raja misunderstands another girl as Indhu (Chandrasekhar's nephew Shankar interchanged Indhu's photo with another girl) and decides to run away from house to escape from the wedding. Unknown to Chandrasekhar, Shankar plans to grab Chandrasekhar's properties by triggering Raja to leave the house.


Raja runs away and reaches Ooty, where he meets con artist Vasu, and despite initial setbacks both become friends. One day, Raja sees Indhu in Ooty and gets attracted towards her, not knowing that she was the girl fixed for him by his father. Raja follows Indhu and finds her home. Later Raja secures a driver job in Viswanathan's home to woo Indhu.
== Plot ==
Raja is the only son of retired military colonel Chandrasekhar, who raises his son very strictly. Chandrasekhar decides to get Raja married to his friend Viswanathan's daughter Indhu. Vishwanathan is one of the richest men in [[Ooty]] and is a tea estate owner. Raja misunderstands another girl as Indhu (Chandrasekhar's nephew Shankar switched Indhu's photo with another girl) and decides to run away from [[Chennai]] to escape the [[forced marriage]]. Unknown to Chandrasekhar, Shankar plans to grab his properties by triggering Raja to leave the house.
 
Raja runs away and reaches Ooty, where he meets Vasu, a [[Confidence trick|con artist]], and despite initial setbacks both become friends. One day, Raja sees Indhu in Ooty and gets attracted towards her, not knowing that she was the girl fixed for him by his father. Raja follows Indhu and finds her home. Later Raja secures a driver job in Viswanathan's home to woo Indhu.


Raja gives his family ring to Vasu to prevent him from disclosing the truth to Viswanathan, but Viswanathan misunderstands that Vasu is Chandrasekhar's son as he wears the ring now. Viswanathan brings Vasu to his home and introduces him as Indhu's fiancé. One day, a gang tries to attack Vasu, but he is saved by Raja, which makes him understand that there is someone looking out to kill him, so Raja decides to remain in the identity of a driver to unearth the reason behind the goons trying to attack him.
Raja gives his family ring to Vasu to prevent him from disclosing the truth to Viswanathan, but Viswanathan misunderstands that Vasu is Chandrasekhar's son as he wears the ring now. Viswanathan brings Vasu to his home and introduces him as Indhu's fiancé. One day, a gang tries to attack Vasu, but he is saved by Raja, which makes him understand that there is someone looking out to kill him, so Raja decides to remain in the identity of a driver to unearth the reason behind the goons trying to attack him.


Viswanathan informs Chandrasekhar that his son is found but asks him not to come immediately to see him as he does not like his father. Meanwhile, at Ooty, Raja tries to impress Indhu, while Vasu is attracted towards Viswanathan's personal secretary Meena. Slowly love blossoms between Indhu and Raja. Suddenly, Chandrseakhar comes to Ooty to Viswanathan's home to meet Raja. Now, a problem erupts as Raja is in the disguise of a driver. Both Raja and Vasu try to manage by roaming together for a few days so that they can convince both Viswanathan and Chandrasekhar.
Viswanathan informs Chandrasekhar that his son is found but asks him not to come immediately to see him as he dislikes his father. Meanwhile, at Ooty, Raja tries to impress Indhu, while Vasu is attracted towards Viswanathan's personal secretary Meena. Slowly, love blossoms between Indhu and Raja. Suddenly, Chandrasekhar comes to Ooty to Viswanathan's home to meet Raja. A problem erupts as Raja is in the guise of a driver. Both Raja and Vasu try to manage by roaming together for a few days so that they can convince both Viswanathan and Chandrasekhar.


Meanwhile, Shankar gets furious upon knowing that Raja is found. He befriends Kasinathan, who is Viswanathan's twin brother. However, Kasinathan is a criminal who has just been released from jail. They kidnap Viswanathan, and now, Kasinathan comes to Viswanathan's place so that he can enjoy all the properties and wealth. Doubt erupts for Raja and Vasu upon seeing Kasinathan as he spends money lavishly, compared to Viswanathan, who is very stingy.
Meanwhile, Shankar gets furious upon knowing that Raja is found. He befriends Kasinathan, who is Viswanathan's twin brother. However, Kasinathan is a criminal who has just been released from jail. They kidnap Viswanathan, and now, Kasinathan comes to Viswanathan's place so that he can enjoy all the properties and wealth. Doubt erupts for Raja and Vasu upon seeing Kasinathan as he spends money lavishly, compared to Viswanathan, who is very stingy.
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Raja and Vasu secretly follow Kasinathan and finds the whereabouts of Viswanathan and the plan behind his kidnap. Raja is shocked to see his cousin Shankar there as he is the master brain behind all the events. A hilarious fight follows, where in the end, Shankar and Kasinathan get arrested. It is also revealed that Raja is the son of Chandrasekhar. Raja unites with Indhu, while Vasu unites with Meena.
Raja and Vasu secretly follow Kasinathan and finds the whereabouts of Viswanathan and the plan behind his kidnap. Raja is shocked to see his cousin Shankar there as he is the master brain behind all the events. A hilarious fight follows, where in the end, Shankar and Kasinathan get arrested. It is also revealed that Raja is the son of Chandrasekhar. Raja unites with Indhu, while Vasu unites with Meena.


==Cast==
== Cast ==
*[[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]] as Raja
*[[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]] as Raja{{sfn|Dhananjayan|2011|p=183}}
*[[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] as Indhu
*[[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] as Indhu{{sfn|Dhananjayan|2011|p=184}}
*[[Goundamani]] as Vasu
*[[Goundamani]] as Vasu{{sfn|Dhananjayan|2011|p=184}}
*[[Manivannan]] as Viswanathan and Kasinathan
*[[Manivannan]] as Viswanathan{{sfn|Dhananjayan|2011|p=183}} and Kasinathan{{sfn|Dhananjayan|2011|p=184}}
*[[Jaiganesh]] as Chandrasekar
*[[Jai Ganesh]] as Chandrasekar{{sfn|Dhananjayan|2011|p=183}}
*[[Senthil]] as Viswanathan's manager
*[[Senthil]] as Viswanathan's manager<ref>{{Cite web |date=24 March 2022 |title=Kilinjalgal to Mahaprabhu, Films That Made Veteran Comedian Senthil a Star |url=https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kilinjalgal-to-mahaprabhu-films-that-made-veteran-comedian-senthil-a-star-4904171.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413014001/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/kilinjalgal-to-mahaprabhu-films-that-made-veteran-comedian-senthil-a-star-4904171.html |archive-date=13 April 2022 |access-date=18 April 2022 |website=[[News18]]}}</ref>
*[[Pandu (actor)|Pandu]] as Viswanathan's manager
*[[Pandu (actor)|Pandu]] as Viswanathan's manager<ref name="dinamalarnellai" />
*[[Jyothi Meena]] as Meena
*[[Jyothi Meena]] as Meena<ref name="dinamalarnellai" />
*[[Kazan Khan]] as Shankar
*[[Kazan Khan]] as Shankar{{sfn|Dhananjayan|2011|p=183}}
*[[Vichu Vishwanath]] as Chandrasekar's manager
*[[Vichu Vishwanath]] as Chandrasekar's manager
*[[K. Selva Bharathy]]
*[[Karuppu Subbiah]] as Seth
*[[Karuppu Subbiah]] as Seth


==Production==
== Production ==
Actress [[Ravali]] was initially offered the lead female role, before [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] was signed on for the film.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/19991013132208/http://minnoviyam.com/star/track7.html</ref>
The story and screenplay of ''Ullathai Allitha'' were written by [[Sundar C.]], who also directed, while the dialogues were written by [[K. Selva Bharathy]]. The film was produced by N. Prabhavathi, N. Jyothi Lakshmi, N. Vishnuram and N. Raghuram.<ref name="dinamalarnellai" /> [[Vijay (actor)|Vijay]] was initially offered the lead role, before [[Karthik (actor)|Karthik]] was cast.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAXs6baey6s |title=Sundar C&nbsp;– "Vijay was the actual hero of Ullathai Allitha"&nbsp;– BOFTA Masterclass&nbsp;– BW |date=28 September 2015 |last=BehindwoodsTV |access-date=30 March 2022 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/fAXs6baey6s |archive-date=30 March 2022 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref> [[Roja (actress)|Roja]] and [[Ravali]] were the initial choices for the lead female role, before [[Rambha (actress)|Rambha]] was signed on; Roja declined due to scheduling conflicts with ''[[Parambarai]]''  and ''[[Tamizh Selvan]]'' (both 1996).<ref>{{Cite web |date=23 September 2018 |title=ரோஜாவின் 100-வது படம் பொட்டு அம்மன் |url=https://cinema.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinehistory/2018/09/23210952/1193272/cinima-history-roja.vpf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220420045629/https://cinema.maalaimalar.com/cinema/cinehistory/2018/09/23210952/1193272/cinima-history-roja.vpf |archive-date=20 April 2022 |access-date=20 April 2022 |website=[[Maalai Malar]] |language=Tamil}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=11 August 1997 |title=Marquee News from Kodambakkam&nbsp;– the Tamil Tinsel-town |url=http://minnoviyam.com/star/track7.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19991013132208/http://minnoviyam.com/star/track7.html |archive-date=13 October 1999 |access-date=12 January 2022 |website=Minnoviyam}}</ref> During the making of the film, there was a misunderstanding and subsequent falling out between Rambha and the producer.<ref>{{Cite web |date=6 October 1998 |title=Ramba In Sunder C. Film? |url=https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/soc.culture.malaysia/tamil$20cinema/soc.culture.malaysia/aPEBfUKCPxY/oM_TYUlDCcIJ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104084257/http://groups.google.com/group/comp.infosystems.interpedia/browse_thread/thread/a0adc2203f87191c/e92420e978d2c3a0?lnk=st#!searchin/soc.culture.malaysia/tamil$20cinema/soc.culture.malaysia/aPEBfUKCPxY/oM_TYUlDCcIJ |archive-date=4 November 2012 |access-date=9 February 2014 |website=Tamil Movie News}}</ref> For the filming of the song "Azhagiya Laila", Rambha wore different dresses for almost every scene, in addition to wigs.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Menon |first=Vishal |date=24 July 2015 |title=The fading industry of fake hair |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/the-dying-breed-of-chennais-wig-makers/article7460596.ece |url-status=live |access-date=27 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170309063826/http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/the-dying-breed-of-chennais-wig-makers/article7460596.ece |archive-date=9 March 2017}}</ref> Cinematography was handled by [[U. K. Senthil Kumar]], and editing by B. S. Vasu.<ref name="dinamalarnellai" /> The film was predominantly shot at [[the Fernhills Palace, Ooty]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=17 July 2011 |title=Going down memory lane |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/going-down-memory-lane/articleshow/9257997.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220330100343/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/movie-details/news-interviews/going-down-memory-lane/articleshow/9257997.cms |archive-date=30 March 2022 |access-date=30 March 2022 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> The film is primarily based on the Tamil film ''[[Bommalattam (1968 film)|Bommalattam]]'' (1968) and the Tamil film ''[[Sabaash Meena]]'' (1958), while borrowing scenes from the [[Hindi]] film ''[[Andaz Apna Apna]]'' (1994).<ref name="dinamalarnellai" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=14 January 2022 |title=25 வருடங்களுக்கு முந்தை பொங்கல் திரைப்படங்கள்...! |url=https://tamil.news18.com/news/entertainment/cinema-lets-look-at-the-movie-released-for-pongal-1996-exactly-25-years-ago-vin-jbr-665465.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220114152634/https://tamil.news18.com/news/entertainment/cinema-lets-look-at-the-movie-released-for-pongal-1996-exactly-25-years-ago-vin-jbr-665465.html |archive-date=14 January 2022 |access-date=30 March 2022 |website=[[News18]] |language=ta}}</ref>
 
During the making of the film, there was a misunderstanding and subsequent falling out between the lead actress Rambha and the producer of the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/soc.culture.malaysia/tamil$20cinema/soc.culture.malaysia/aPEBfUKCPxY/oM_TYUlDCcIJ|title=Google Groups|website=groups.google.com}}</ref> For the filming of the song "Azhagiya Laila", Rambha wore different dresses for almost every scene, in addition to wigs.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Menon|first=Vishal|url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/society/the-dying-breed-of-chennais-wig-makers/article7460596.ece|title=The fading industry of fake hair|date=2015-07-24|work=The Hindu|access-date=2020-04-27|language=en-IN|issn=0971-751X}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Soundtrack ==
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The music was composed by [[Sirpy]] and lyrics were written by Palani Bharathi.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ullathai Allithaa (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) |url=https://music.apple.com/in/album/ullathai-allithaa-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1184830672 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220330092403/https://music.apple.com/in/album/ullathai-allithaa-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1184830672 |archive-date=30 March 2022 |access-date=30 March 2022 |website=[[Apple Music]]}}</ref> Sundar C. chose Palani Bharathi after being impressed with his work on ''[[Pudhiya Mannargal]]'' (1994).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Saravanan |first=T. |date=20 October 2017 |title=In tune with the trend |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/lyricist-palanibharathi-traces-his-journey-in-films-and-his-tryst-with-the-world-of-poetry/article19888895.ece |url-status=live |access-date=30 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201114053549/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/lyricist-palanibharathi-traces-his-journey-in-films-and-his-tryst-with-the-world-of-poetry/article19888895.ece |archive-date=14 November 2020}}</ref> All the songs from this film were [[Music plagiarism|plagiarised]] from various sources;<ref>{{Cite news |last=Nair |first=Manoj |date=1 October 2006 |title=Stealy Dans |work=[[The Economic Times]] |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/stealy-dans/articleshow/2055520.cms |url-status=live |access-date=22 September 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180922073155/https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/stealy-dans/articleshow/2055520.cms |archive-date=22 September 2018}}</ref> "Azhagiya Laila" is based on "Ahla Ma Feki" by [[Hisham Abbas]], "I Love You" is based on another Abbas song "Wana Amel Eih", "Adi Anarkali" is based on "[[In the Summertime]]" by [[Mungo Jerry]], "Chittu Chittu Kuruvikku" is based on the [[Pakistani folk music|Pakistani folk song]] "Laung Gawacha" and "Mama Nee Mama" is based on "Kinna Sohna Tainu" by [[Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Srinivasan |first=Karthik |date=4 September 2018 |title=How Every Song In A 1996 Tamil Film Was Lifted From British, Pakistani And Egyptian Music |url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/ss4rI |access-date=30 March 2022 |website=[[Film Companion]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
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The music was composed by [[Sirpy]] and lyrics were written by Pazhani Bharathi. All the songs from this film were [[Music plagiarism|plagiarised]] from various sources;<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/stealy-dans/articleshow/2055520.cms |title=Stealy Dans |last=Nair |first=Manoj |date=2006-10-01 |work=[[The Economic Times]] |access-date=2018-09-22}}</ref> "Azhagiya Laila" is based on "Ahla Ma Feki" by [[Hisham Abbas]], "I Love You" is based on another Abbas song "Wana Amel Eih", "Adi Anarkali" is based on "[[In the Summertime]]" by [[Mungo Jerry]], "Chittu Chittu Kuruvikku" is based on the [[Pakistani folk music|Pakistani folk song]] "Laung Gawacha" and "Mama Nee Mama" is based on "Kinna Sohna Tainu" by [[Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.filmcompanion.in/1996-tamil-film-ullathai-alli-thha-songs-copied-plagiarised-from-british-pakistani-egyptian-music |title=How Every Song In A 1996 Tamil Film Was Lifted From British, Pakistani And Egyptian Music |last=Srinivasan |first=Karthik |date=4 September 2018 |website=[[Film Companion]] |access-date=22 September 2018}}</ref>


{{tracklist
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| length3 = 4:29
| title4 = I Love You Love You
| title4 = I Love You Love You
| extra4 = Mano, [[K. S. Chitra]]
| extra4 = Mano, [[K. S. Chithra]]
| length4 = 4:29
| length4 = 4:29
| title5 = Mama Nee Mama
| title5 = Mama Nee Mama
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==Release==
== Release and reception ==
The film was released alongside another Karthik starrer ''[[Kizhakku Mugam]]'' (1996) and Ullathai Allitha was a success at box-office while the latter was a failure. <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxJGmWJfI9U|title=Raghava Lawrence Creates history after 10 years&nbsp;— Hot Tamil Cinema News |last= IndiaGlitz Tamil Movies&nbsp;— Interviews |date=3 February 2017|via=YouTube}}</ref> Balaji wrote:" It stands out in that every aspect of it, be it the romance or the fights, has been handled with an eye on comedy and there is not a single moment of emotions or sentiments".<ref>http://www.bbthots.com/reviews/rewind/uathaa.html</ref>
''Ullathai Allitha'' was released on 15 January 1996, alongside another Karthik starrer ''[[Kizhakku Mugam]]'' (1996), and was more successful as the latter was a failure.<ref>{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxJGmWJfI9U |title=Raghava Lawrence Creates history after 10 years {{!}} Hot Tamil Cinema News |date=3 February 2017 |last=IndiaGlitz Tamil Movies&nbsp;— Interviews |access-date=4 February 2017 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/CxJGmWJfI9U |archive-date=15 December 2021 |url-status=live |via=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Pandian |first=Avinash |date=10 October 2015 |title=When superstars had two releases on the same day {{!}} Karthik |url=https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/when-superstars-had-two-releases-on-the-same-date/karthik.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210629030219/https://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/slideshow/when-superstars-had-two-releases-on-the-same-date/karthik.html |archive-date=29 June 2021 |access-date=30 March 2022 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> ''[[Ananda Vikatan]]'' rated the film 43 out of 100. The critic noted that Sundar deserved appreciation for lifting interesting scenes and ideas from older films and intergrating them well in the screenplay in his own style, and the real hero of the film was Manivannan who was surprising with his comedy acting.{{Sfn|Dhananjayan|2011|p=185}} Idhayan of ''Indolink'' wrote, "Though there can be many answers to this question of why the film became a major hit, the basic opinion would be that it was DIFFERENT ! With lots of action and romance movies been feeded to the fans, there is no doubt why a completely different comedy movie stole the show".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Idhayan |title=Ullathai Alli Thaa |url=http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/Reviews/articles/ullathai.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20061019094810/http://www.indolink.com/tamil/cinema/Reviews/articles/ullathai.htm |archive-date=19 October 2006 |access-date=13 April 2022 |website=Indolink}}</ref> ''[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]]'' gave the film a mixed review, but appreciated the comedy of Goundamani and Manivannan, calling them the film's real stars.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=3 March 1996 |title=உள்ளத்தை அள்ளித்தா |url=https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1996/mar/03-03-1996/p49.jpg |url-status=live |magazine=[[Kalki (magazine)|Kalki]] |language=ta |page=49 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220330112343/https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1996/mar/03-03-1996/p49.jpg |archive-date=30 March 2022 |access-date=20 April 2022}}</ref> The film achieved success after receiving good word-of-mouth reviews from audiences. After a slow start at the box office, the songs' success on television prompted audiences to visit cinemas.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 February 1998 |title=Has C Sunder lost his magic touch? |url=http://www.screenindia.com/old/feb13/south3.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080606024321/http://www.screenindia.com/old/feb13/south3.htm |archive-date=6 June 2008 |access-date=30 March 2022 |website=[[Screen (magazine)|Screen]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Menon |first=Vishal |date=18 June 2016 |title='Serious films are easier to make' |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/%E2%80%98Serious-films-are-easier-to-make%E2%80%99/article14429885.ece |url-status=live |access-date=30 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220330100314/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/%E2%80%98Serious-films-are-easier-to-make%E2%80%99/article14429885.ece |archive-date=30 March 2022}}</ref>


The film achieved success after receiving good word-of-mouth reviews from audiences. After a slow start at the box office, the songs' success on television prompted audiences to visit cinemas.<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20080606024316/http://www.screenindia.com:80/old/feb13/south2.htm</ref>
== Legacy ==
The success of ''Ullathai Allitha'' paved way for numerous comedy films in Tamil cinema.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2012 |title=Comedy films make a comeback |work=[[The Times of India]] |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/comedy-films-make-a-comeback/articleshow/12823173.cms |url-status=live |access-date=30 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220330115112/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/comedy-films-make-a-comeback/articleshow/12823173.cms |archive-date=30 March 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=1 March 2013 |title=4 |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/4/article4464089.ece |url-status=live |access-date=30 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140831111049/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/4/article4464089.ece |archive-date=31 August 2014}}</ref> The film made Sundar C. as one of the most sought directors. Rambha gained popularity through this film and became one of the leading heroines. The film also made Manivannan as one of the famous comedians.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Subramanian |first=Karthik |date=15 June 2013 |title=Master of character roles Manivannan passes away |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/master-of-character-roles-manivannan-passes-away/article4817104.ece |url-status=live |access-date=30 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160509102355/http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/master-of-character-roles-manivannan-passes-away/article4817104.ece |archive-date=9 May 2016}}</ref> Karthik and Goundamani became one of the famous comic pairs from the film, the pair went on to do many films.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The best comic combos {{!}} Karthik&nbsp;– Goundamani |url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-3/hero-comedian/karthik-goundamani.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924051748/http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-3/hero-comedian/karthik-goundamani.html |archive-date=24 September 2015 |access-date=4 December 2014 |website=Behindwoods}}</ref> Goundamani's dialogue "Yov Military, Nee Enga Ya Inga?" ({{translation|Hey Military, what are you doing here?}}) entered Tamil vernacular, often used by people when unexpectedly running into their friends.<ref>{{Cite web |last=U |first=Saradha |date=15 February 2022 |title=Enna Koduma Saravanan Idhu: Tamil film dialogues that are part of everyday lingo |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/enna-koduma-saravanan-idhu-tamil-film-dialogues-are-part-everyday-lingo-160997 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220314083913/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/enna-koduma-saravanan-idhu-tamil-film-dialogues-are-part-everyday-lingo-160997 |archive-date=14 March 2022 |access-date=18 April 2022 |website=[[The News Minute]]}}</ref> The success of the film led Sundar to collaborate with Karthik in subsequent projects&nbsp;– ''[[Mettukudi]]'' (1996), ''[[Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga]]'' (1999),<!-- http://www.cscsarchive.org/MediaArchive/art.nsf/(docid)/9D67474767131C8A65256941003DC8F5 --> ''[[Kannan Varuvaan]]'' (2000)<!-- http://hindu.com/2000/06/02/stories/09020224.htm --> and ''[[Azhagana Naatkal]]'' (2001). ''Azhagana Naatkal'' was compared by critics with ''Ullathai Allitha'' due to its similarity in sequences and characterisations.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |title=Azhagana Naalgal |url=http://www.chennaionline.com/moviereviews/tammov160.asp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030819041419/http://www.chennaionline.com/moviereviews/tammov160.asp |archive-date=19 August 2013 |access-date=30 March 2022 |website=Chennai Online}}</ref>


==Legacy==
Sundar himself listed it as one of the favourite films he had directed.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ashok Kumar |first=S. R. |date=7 November 2010 |title=Slice of the city |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/Slice-of-the-city/article15677192.ece |url-status=live |access-date=30 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220330092324/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/Slice-of-the-city/article15677192.ece |archive-date=30 March 2022}}</ref> Subha J. Rao and K. Jeshi of ''The Hindu'' placed the film in league with other successful comedy films like ''[[Kadhalikka Neramillai]]'' (1964), ''[[Thillu Mullu]]'' (1981) and ''[[Michael Madana Kama Rajan]]'' (1990).<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Rao |first1=Subha J. |last2=Jeshi |first2=K. |date=30 June 2013 |title=Laughter lines |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/laughter-lines/article4863636.ece |url-status=live |access-date=30 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141011024449/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/laughter-lines/article4863636.ece |archive-date=11 October 2014}}</ref> Rambha, however, lamented that after the film's success it had become mandatory for her to wear a swimsuit in almost every film since.<ref>{{Cite web |last=C. S. |first=Swarnalatha |title=Ramba |url=http://cinematoday.itgo.com/Ramba.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090429090945/http://cinematoday.itgo.com/Ramba.htm |archive-date=29 April 2009 |access-date=21 April 2022 |website=Cinematoday.itgo.com}}</ref>
The success of the film paved way for numerous comedy films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/4/article4464089.ece|title=4|date=1 March 2013|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> The film made Sundar C. as one of the most sought directors. Rambha gained popularity through this film and became one of the leading heroines. The film also made [[Manivannan]] as one of the famous comedians.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/chennai/master-of-character-roles-manivannan-passes-away/article4817104.ece|title=Master of character roles Manivannan passes away|first=Karthik|last=Subramanian|date=15 June 2013|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> Karthik and Goundamani became one of the famous comic pairs from the film, the pair went on to do many films.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-3/hero-comedian/karthik-goundamani.html|title=The best comic combos&nbsp;— Behindwoods.com&nbsp;— Tamil Movie Article&nbsp;— Karthik Goundamani Ullaththai Allitha|website=www.behindwoods.com}}</ref> The success of the film led Sundar C. to collaborate with Karthik in subsequent projects - ''[[Mettukudi]]'' (1996), ''[[Unakkaga Ellam Unakkaga]]'' (1999) , ''[[Kannan Varuvan]]'' (2000) and ''[[Azhagana Naatkal]]'' (2001). ''Azhagana Naatkal'' was compared by critics with ''Ullathai Allitha'' due to its similarity in sequences and characterisations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thiraipadam.com/cgi-bin/movie_review.pl?id=208&user_name=bbalaji&review_lang=english&lang=english|title=Azhagana Naatkal&nbsp;— Tamil Movie Review|website=www.thiraipadam.com}}</ref>


Sundar C. himself listed it as one of the favourite films he had directed.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-cinemaplus/Slice-of-the-city/article15677192.ece|title=Slice of the city|first1=S. r Ashok|last1=Kumar|date=7 November 2010|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref> Vimal who acted in director's ''[[Kalakalappu]]'' (2012) recalled that he had watched this film during his schooldays.<ref>http://lite.epaper.timesofindia.com/mobile.aspx?article=yes&pageid=21&sectid=edid=&edlabel=TOICH&mydateHid=08-05-2012&pubname=&edname=&articleid=Ar02102&publabel=TOI</ref> Subha J. Rao and K. Jeshi of The Hindu placed the film in league with other successful comedy films like ''[[Kadhalikka Neramillai]]'' (1964), ''[[Thillu Mullu]]'' (1981) and ''[[Michael Madana Kama Rajan]]'' (1990).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/laughter-lines/article4863636.ece|title=Laughter lines|first=Subha J. Rao and K.|last=Jeshi|date=30 June 2013|via=www.thehindu.com}}</ref>
== References ==
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==References==
== Bibliography ==
{{Reflist}}
* {{Cite book |last=Dhananjayan |first=G. |title=The Best of Tamil Cinema, 1931 to 2010: 1977–2010 |publisher=Galatta Media |year=2011 |oclc=733724281 |author-link=G. Dhananjayan}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=2326059|title=Ullathai Allitha}}
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