Ulavuthurai
Ulavuthurai

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Ulavuthurai

1998
Movie
163 min
Tamil

Vasanth Periyasamy is a naval officer who uses the guise of a car driver after to protect his family. However, being the best officer, he is assigned the task of solving the mysterious murders at sea.

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Director: K. RajeshwarGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Ulavu Thurai is a 1998 Tamil action film directed by K. Rajeshwar. The story follows Inspector K. Thandapani, a dedicated police officer committed to eradicating crime and corruption in his city. He faces numerous challenges and dangerous criminals who constantly try to obstruct his mission. The film explores themes of justice, sacrifice, and the struggle between good and evil within the law enforcement system.

Critical Reception

Ulavu Thurai received mixed to positive reviews upon its release. Critics often praised the action sequences and R. Sarathkumar's performance as the determined inspector. However, some reviews noted that the plot was somewhat predictable and followed conventional crime thriller tropes. The film was considered a decent commercial entertainer for its target audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its action-packed sequences and lead performance.

  • Noted for its conventional crime thriller storyline.

  • Considered a satisfactory commercial film for action movie fans.

Google audience: Audience reception for Ulavu Thurai is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews. However, general audience reactions suggest appreciation for the action elements and the hero's portrayal, aligning with typical responses to such commercial cinema.

Fun Fact

The film marked one of R. Sarathkumar's many collaborations with directors known for action-oriented cinema in Tamil films during the late 1990s.

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