Uliyin Osai

Uliyin Osai
File:Uliyin Osai Poster.jpg Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Ilavenil
Produced by	S. P. Murugesan
Written by	M. Karunanidhi
Starring	Vineeth Keerthi Chawla
Music by	Ilaiyaraja
Cinematography	B. Kannan
Edited by	Suresh Urs
Production company	Nandini Arts
Release dates	4 July 2008
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Uliyin Osai (Tamil: உளியின் ஒசை, English: Sound of Chisel) is a 2008 Indian Tamil Period Drama written by Karunanidhi and directed by Ilavenil, starring Vineeth in the lead role, with Keerthi Chawla. The Soundtrack Album and Background Score were Composed by Ilaiyaraja with lyrics by Vaali, Kamakodiyan, Mu. Metha, Muthulingam, Pazhani Bharathi, Snehan and Na. Muthukumar.

Plot

The story is set in 1005 AD. Raja Chozhan and his son Rajendra want to build a temple and choose Iniyan, a sculptor for the purpose. He wants a girl who can pose for sculpting. He finally comes across a poor girl who is graceful.

Cast

• Vineeth as Iniyan
• Keerthi Chawla as Chamundi
• Akshaya as Muthunagai
• Sarath Babu as Raja Raja Chola I
• Manorama as Azhagi
• Kovai Sarala as Sokki
• Ganja Karuppu as Soodamani
• Thalaivasal Vijay as Manikandan
• Bala Singh as Brammarayar
• Suja Varunee

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Kamakodiyan, Mu. Metha, Muthulingam, Pazhani Bharathi, Snehan, Na. Muthukumar & Vaali.

• Kaalathai Vendra - Bhavatharini, Sriram Parthasarathy
• Pularkindra Pozhuthu - Ilayaraja, Sriram Parthasarathy
• Kallai Irunthen - Dhanya, Sriram Parthasarathy
• Azhagai - Tippu, Swetha
• Alaiyellam Chozhavala - Ilayaraja, Madhu Balakrishnan, Saindhavi
• Abhinayam Kaatugindra - Bombay Jayasree, Sudha Raghunathan

Critical reception

The movie opened with a promising note but mostly got negative reviews.

Awards

Karunanidhi received the Tamil Nadu State award in 2008 as best dialogue writer.
Kovai Sarala received the Tamil Nadu State award in 2008 for best comedian.