Alai Osai


Alai Osai is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by Sirumugai Ravi in his debut. The film stars Vijayakanth and Nalini. It was released on 14 January 1985.

Plot

Cast

Production

Alai Osai marked the directorial debut of Sirumugai Ravi who earlier assisted R. Sundarrajan.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The song "Poradada" became an anthem for Dalits, and was reused in two Tamil films directed by Mari Selvaraj: Pariyerum Perumal and Karnan.
Song titleSingersLyricist
"Kanindhu Varum"S. JanakiKamakodian
"Kuppama Petha"S. Janaki & ChorusGangai Amaran
"Parkathathum"Malaysia Vasudevan, Krishnachander & SaibabaGangai Amaran
"Neeya Azhaithathu"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. JanakiVairamuthu
"Poradada"Malaysia Vasudevan & ChorusIlayabharathi
"Roja Thottam"S. JanakiMuthulingam

Release and reception

Alai Osai was given an A certificate by the censor board without any cuts, and released on 14 January 1985. Jayamanmadhan of Kalki wrote many of the artistes were wasted for 16 reels and felt Ilaiyaraaja had used tunes which could be considered worthless for other films. Jayamanmadhan concluded the review saying those who go to the beach and listen to the waves for three hours are wise.

Legacy

Following Vijayakanth's death in 2023, Film Companion included the film in their list "7 Vijayakanth Films That Left an Indian Cinema Legacy".