| Ullam Kollai Poguthae | |
| Director: | Sundar C. |
| Screenplay: | Sundar C. |
| Story: | A. C. Mugil |
| Producer: | K. Muralitharan V. Swaminathan G. Venugopal |
| Starring: | Prabhu Deva Anjala Zaveri |
| Cinematography: | U. K. Senthil Kumar |
| Editing: | P. Sai Suresh |
| Music: | Karthik Raja |
| Studio: | Lakshmi Movie Makers |
| Runtime: | 143 minutes |
| Country: | India |
| Language: | Tamil |
Ullam Kollai Poguthae is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Sundar C, who wrote the screenplay as well. This film stars Prabhu Deva and Anjala Zaveri, with Karthik in an extended guest appearance. Deepa Venkat and Vivek play other supporting roles. The film was released on 9 February 2001. It was remade in Bengali as Sathi Amar.
Anbu is a small-time mimicry artist living with his only sister Bharathi. Anbu falls in love with Bharathi's close friend Jyothi, who hails from a rich family. Jyothi visits Bharathi's home frequently, but Anbu does not have the courage to propose to Jyothi. When Anbu makes up his mind to propose to Jyothi, suddenly there comes Gautham from the US, who happens to be Jyothi's family friend. Anbu understands that Gautham and Jyothi are in a relationship and that their families plan for their wedding. A heartbroken Anbu decides to keep his love within himself.
One day, when Gautham and Jyothi are out for shopping, they meet with an accident where Gautham passes away and Jyothi loses her vision. As per the doctor's advice, Jyothi's parents decide to hide the truth about Gautham's death to Jyothi as that would put her into mental trauma. When Jyothi asks for Gautham, suddenly Anbu steps in and speaks in Gautham's voice to make her believe that Gautham is fine after the accident. Jyothi undergoes treatment, and a surgery is planned after a few weeks, following which she could get back her vision.
In the meantime, Anbu acts as Gautham to Jyothi until she gets her vision back. Anbu gets an offer to perform mimicry in a show in Australia, but he turns it down as he wishes to be with Jyothi. At the same time, Anbu feels guilty that he has missed an opportunity to perform in the Australian show, which could have helped him earn some money for Bharathi's wedding plans. Jyothi undergoes surgery and gets back her vision and she asks for Gautham. However, her parents convince her, saying that Gautham has gone to the US for some urgent work.
Anbu, unable to bear his love failure as well as his inability to earn money for Bharathi's wedding, decides to commit suicide as Bharathi would receive some relief fund from mimicry association which could be used for her wedding. Anbu writes a letter and leaves his home with poison. Bharathi finds out about Anbu's decision and searches him. Meanwhile, Jyothi watches her friend's wedding video which she attended when she was blind along with Anbu and understands that it was Anbu who was in place of Gautham. Jyothi cries upon knowing about the fate of Gautham. Bharathi comes to Jyothi's house in search of Anbu and informs her about Anbu's love and his sacrifice. Anbu goes to a stage show to meet his friends before committing suicide. Jyothi and Bharathi also reach the show where Jyothi speaks on stage thanking Anbu, hoping that he might see it from somewhere. Jyothi also proposes to marry Anbu. Anbu hears this and feels happy. Finally, Anbu and Jyothi are united.
| Ullam Kollai Poguthae | |
| Type: | Soundtrack |
| Artist: | Karthik Raja |
| Released: | 2001 |
| Recorded: | 2001 |
| Genre: | Feature film soundtrack |
| Length: | 29:38 |
| Language: | Tamil |
| Label: | Hit Musics Sa Re Ga Ma |
| Prev Title: | Vaanchinathan |
| Prev Year: | 2001 |
| Next Title: | Dumm Dumm Dumm |
| Next Year: | 2001 |
The music was composed by Karthik Raja, while lyrics were by Pa. Vijay and Kalaikumar.[1]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Uyirae Enuyirae" | Pa. Vijay | |
| "Puyale Puyale" | Udit Narayan | |
| "Oru Palaivanathai" | Hariharan | |
| Kalaikumar | |
| "Anjala Anjala" | Devan Ekambaram, Harini | |
| "Kavithaigal Sollava" | Pa. Vijay | |
| "Kavthaigal Sollava" II | Hariharan | |
| "Kathavai Naan" | Karthik Raja, Hariharan | |
| "Anbe Anbe" | P. Unnikrishnan | |
| "Adadaa Adadaa" | Karthik Raja |
Malini Mannath of Chennai Online called it "a sensitively crafted film, the scenes flowing smoothly, and remains a clean wholesome family entertainer".[2] Krishna Chidambaram of Kalki wrote Deepa Venkat's simple acting is the only thing that will be remembered after watching the film.[3] Cinesouth wrote "The first half of the film is very beautiful. The scenes have been chiseled well like poems. The small songs appeal very much to the hearts. The comedy of Vivek is classic. With all these pulses, Sunder.C blows up the chance of making the sreeenplay a grand success in the second half".[4] The Hindu wrote, "The screenplay and direction are by Sundar. C, who begins well but seems to have lost his grip towards the end".[5]