Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (film)

2001 film

Viswanathan Ramamoorthy

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Directed by| Rama Narayanan
Written by| Rama Narayanan
Produced by| N. Radha
Starring|

* Ramki
* Vivek
* Roja
* Vindhya
* Kovai Sarala

Cinematography| N. K. Viswanathan
Edited by| Rajkeerthi
Music by| S. A. Rajkumar

Production
company

Sri Thenandal Films

Release date

* 10 August 2001 (2001-08-10)

Running time

| 130 minutes
Country| India
Language| Tamil

Viswanathan Ramamoorthy is a 2001 Indian Tamil language 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

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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. Viswanathan also decides to produce a movie to be directed by Ramamoorthy as a token of thanks.

## Cast

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* 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
* MRK as Viswanathan's uncle
* Kumarimuthu as Film Producer
* Idichapuli Selvaraj as Restaurant Owner
* Mayilsamy as Sivakumar
* Kalidoss as Loan Shark
* Telephone Mani as Police Constable
* Kottai Perumal
* Master Mahendran as Mahendran
* Vijayakanth as Himself (cameo appearance)[6]

## Soundtrack

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The music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar, with lyrics written by Pa. Vijay, Snehan and Rama. Narayanan.[7]

Track listingNo.| Title| Singer(s)| Length

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1.| "Vairathil Mazhai"| Anuradha Sriram|
2.| "Thirupathi Malaikku"| Nithyasree Mahadevan|
3.| "Naan Superstar"| Sujatha|
4.| "Hey Rama"| Srinivas, Supraja|
5.| "Cinema Cinema"| Deva|

## Reception

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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

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1. ^ "viswanathan ramamoorthy ( 2001 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 29 October 2006. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
2. ^ "நட்சத்திர படப் பட்டியல்". Cinema Express (in Tamil). 1 December 2002. pp. 41–43. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
3. ^ a b "Movie: Viswanathan Ramamurthy". Tamil Star Online. Archived from the original on 30 December 2005. Retrieved 28 April 2022.
4. ^ a b Malathi Rangarajan (17 August 2001). "Film Review : Viswanathan Ramamoorthy". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 January 2013. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
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 Tamil). Archived from the original on 14 February 2024. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
7. ^ "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.

## External links

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* Viswanathan Ramamoorthy at IMDb

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Films directed by Rama Narayanan

1980s|

* Sumai (1981)
* Sivappu Malli (1981)
* Ilanjodigal (1982)
* Chinnan Chirusugal (1982)
* Theeradha Vilaiyattu Pillai (1982)
* Kanne Radha (1982)
* Sivantha Kangal (1982)
* Soorakottai Singakutti (1983)
* Idhu Enga Nadu (1983)
* Manaivi Solle Manthiram (1983)
* Seerum Singangal (1983)
* Shabash (1984)
* Kadamai (1984)
* Kaval Kaidhigal (1984)
* Manmatha Rajakkal (1984)
* Sattathai Thiruthungal (1984)
* Vai Pandal (1984)
* Pei Veedu (1984)
* Thiruttu Rajakkal (1984)
* Vengayin Maindhan (1984)
* Maman Machan (1984)
* Nandri (1984)
* Thangamadi Thangam (1984)
* Veeran (1985)
* Kutravaaligal (1985)
* Sigappukili (1985)
* Chilipi Yavvanam (1985)
* Ilamai (1985)
* Veettukari (1985)
* Thandanai (1985)
* Vesham (1985)
* Dayyala Meda (1985)
* Sivappu Nila (1985)
* Urimai (1985)
* Engal Kural (1985)
* Inspector Lakshmi (1985)
* Chain Jayapal (1985)
* Rahasiyam (1985)
* Vetrikani (1985)
* Jyothi Malar (1986)
* Kagitha Odam (1986)
* Choru (1986)
* Mamiyaargal Jaagrathai (1986)
* Naga Devata (1986)
* Karimedu Karuvayan (1986)
* Adutha Veedu (1986)
* Veeran Veluthambi (1987)
* Nilavai Kayil Pudichen (1987)
* Megam Karuththirukku (1987)
* Nalla Paambu (1987)
* Manaivi Oru Manthiri (1988)
* Sahadevan Mahadevan (1988)
* Makkal Aanaiyittal (1988)
* Neruppu Nila (1988)
* Mananthal Mahadevan (1989)
* Thangamana Purushan (1989)
* Thangamani Rangamani (1989)

1990s|

* Aadi Velli (1990)
* Sathan Sollai Thattathe (1990)
* Durga (1990)
* Vaaliba Vilayattu (1990)
* Shakthi Parasakthi (1990)
* Sathyam Sivam Sundaram (1990)
* Thai Poosam (1991)
* Sendhoora Devi (1991)
* Eeswari (1991)
* Aadi Viratham (1991)
* Bhairavi (1991)
* Sivashankari (1992)
* Madha Komadha (1992)
* Purushan Enakku Arasan (1992)
* Devar Veettu Ponnu (1992)
* Naga Bala (1992)
* Gauravamma (1992)
* Sivarathiri (1993)
* Maavariki Pelli (1993)
* Sambhavi (1993)
* Dakshayini (1993)
* Vaanga Partner Vaanga (1994)
* Bhuvaneshwari (1994)
* Naga Jyoti (1994)
* Thirumbi Paar (1996)
* Nattupura Nayagan (1997)
* Jagadeeshwari (1998)
* Maya / Gurupoornima / Jayasurya (1999)
* Thirupathi Ezhumalai Venkatesa (1999)

2000s|

* Rajakali Amman (2000)
* Kandha Kadamba Kathir Vela (2000)
* Kuberan (2000)
* Palayathu Amman (2000)
* Nageswari (2001)
* Viswanathan Ramamoorthy (2001)
* Kottai Mariamman (2001)
* Shakalaka Baby (2002)
* Annai Kaligambal / Shri Kalikamba (2003)
* Mannin Maindhan (2005)

2010s|

* Kutti Pisasu / Bombat Car / Cara Majaka (2010)
* Kalpana (2012)
* Cinta Beruang (2012)
* Arya Surya (2013)
* Billa (2015)

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