Synopsis
Oorukku Uzhaippavan is a 1976 Indian Tamil-language film directed by M. Krishnan Nair and starring M. G. Ramachandran as Selvam, an undercover policeman who takes the place of a wealthy industrialist named Raja due to their resemblance.
The movie is a remake of the 1970 Kannada film Baalu Belagithu and was released on November 12, 1976. In the story, Selvam infiltrates the life of Raja who faces personal and professional crises created by a local criminal gang.
Selvam's mission is to capture this gang while also navigating the complications arising from his own identity crisis and the absence he causes for his true self in the world around him. The plot revolves around how Selvam manages Raja's problems, ultimately leading towards capturing the criminals at a significant personal cost.
The film features M. G. Ramachandran, Vanisri, and Vennira Aadai Nirmala in key roles. Oorukku Uzhaippavan is titled "Worker for the country" and reflects the theme of someone working for the welfare of others.
