Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal
1990 film by K. Balachander
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Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal (transl. One House, Two Entrances) is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language anthology drama film directed by K. Balachander, starring Ganesh, Kumaresh and Yamini. The film is a compilation of two stories; the first one was adapted from the novel Meendum Meendum by Anuradha Ramanan, and the second story was an original one written by Ananthu. Violin virtuoso-brothers Ganesh and Kumaresh made their acting debuts. The film had no songs. The film won the National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues at the 38th National Film Awards.
Ananthu (story 2)
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| Directed by | K. Balachander |
| Screenplay by | K. Balachander |
| Story by | Anuradha Ramanan (story 1) Ananthu (story 2) |
| Produced by | Rajam Balachander |
| Starring | Ganesh Kumaresh Surya Vaishnavi Livingston |
| Cinematography | R. Raghunatha Reddy |
| Edited by | Ganesh–Kumar |
| Music by | V. S. Narasimhan |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
The film contains two distinct story lines, each story line revolving around Ganesh and Kumaresh. This film depicts difficulties women face(d) in a predominantly male dominated society. These women, when pushed to the edge, fight their ostracised husbands and set a tone and lead a meaningful life.
Cast
- Ganesh as Jawahar
- Kumaresh as Sukumar
- Vaishnavi as Yamuna
- Soorya as Shenbagam
- Vivek as Panneer
- Yamini as Vinoda (uncredited)
- Nizhalgal Ravi (Guest appearance)
- Sithara (Guest appearance)
- Disco Shanti (Guest appearance)
- Charle as Elango
- Ranjan as Arun Kapoor
- T. Krishnan as Assistant director
- R. Sundaramoorthy (Guest appearance)
- K. S. Jayalakshmi as Sivappu Rukmani
Production
Release and reception
Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal was released on 7 September 1990.[2] The Indian Express said, "When you read a novel, if the author has any creative power and capacity to create engrossing characters, and if you have the sensibility to appreciate this, you enter into a whole new world. Seeing Kavithalaya's Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal directed by K. Balachander opened up such vistas for this writer."[3] Ki. Rajendran of Kalki praised the film for eschewing box-office ingredients like action, comedy and songs.[4] The film became a box-office bomb.[5]
Accolades
| Event | Category | Awardee | Ref. |
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| 38th National Film Awards | Best Film on Other Social Issues | Oru Veedu Iru Vaasal | [6] |
| Tamil Nadu State Film Awards | Best Editor | Ganesh–Kumar | [7] |
