Unarchigal


Unarchigal is a 1976 Tamil film directed by R. C. Sakthi starring Kamal Haasan and Srividya in the lead roles. It is a highly sensuous film which deals with sexually transmitted diseases, and subsequently the film ran into trouble with the censor board prompting a delay in its release. additionally, Kamal Haasan worked as assistant director also.

Plot

Muthu is an 18-year-old simpleton who works in a small village. He is sexually harassed by his landlord's sister, a widow. Unable to bear it any longer, Muthu goes to Madras. However, he is again harassed in a similar way by people whom he meets. He finds work at a hotel as a room boy where he meets Srividya, a prostitute. He then rescues her once from a raid. After he saves her, she develops a soft spot towards him. He lives in Srividya's house as a servant but later is thrown away from her home. In the end kamal gets affected by an STD and is shown in a hospital being treated by a doctor and eventually dies.

Cast

The film was initially supposed to be Kamal Haasan's first movie as a lead actor after being launched in 1972, however delays meant that the film was only released 4 years later. The same film was later remade in Malayalam as Raasaleela and released in 1975, before the original had come out.

Soundtrack

All Songs are written by Kannadasan, Pattukottai Dhandayuthapani, Velavendhan, Muthulingam
NoTitleSingerLength
1Nenjathil PoradumS. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki4:20
2Un AasaiyaShyam4:13
3Naan Yenna CheyidenVarious2:24
4Alainthidum NaanS. Janaki, P. Susheela5:00