Irulum Oliyum


Irulum Oliyum is a 1971 Tamil-language romantic drama film, directed and co-written by Puttanna Kanagal. A remake of Kanagal's own Kannada film Kappu Bilupu, itself based on a novel by Aryammba Pattabi, it stars Vanisri in dual roles and A. V. M. Rajan. The film revolves around two lookalike cousin sisters who switch places for a few days to escape from their respective problems. It was released on 10 September 1971 and became a commercial success.

Cast

Irulum Oliyum was directed by Puttanna Kanagal, who also wrote the screenplay, while Vietnam Veedu Sundaram wrote the dialogues. It is a remake of Kanagal's own Kannada film Kappu Bilupu, itself based on a novel by Aryamba Pattabhi. Cinematography was handled by S. Maruti Rao, and editing by M. Umanath Rao. Ra. Sankaran and P. Bharathiraja worked as associate directors.

Soundtrack

Music was by K. V. Mahadevan and lyrics were by Kannadasan.

Release and reception

Irulum Oliyum was released on 10 September 1971, and fared well at the box office.