Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi

Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi
Theatrical release poster
Directed byI. V. Sasi
Written byAleppey Sheriff
Produced byN. G. John
StarringJaishankar
K. R. Vijaya
Seema
Reena
Vidhubala
CinematographyRamachandra Babu
Vipindas
Edited byK. Narayanan
Music byM. S. Viswanathan
Production
company
Geo Movie Productions
Release date
  • 22 June 1979 (1979-06-22)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi (spelt onscreen as Orey Vaanam Orey Bhoomi; transl. One sky, one Earth)[1] is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language film directed by I. V. Sasi, starring Jaishankar, K. R. Vijaya and Seema. It was released on 22 June 1979.[2] The film was remade in Malayalam as Ezhamkadalinakkare (1979) by the same director.[3]

Plot

Lakshmi is a young woman who is the main bread winner of her family. She single-handedly shoulders the responsibility of caring for her elderly father, brothers, and sisters. Determined to improve her family's financial situation, Lakshmi accepts an opportunity to work as a nurse in the United States and moves to New York. There, she works hard and regularly sends money back home to support her family in India.

While working in America, a foreign doctor falls in love with Lakshmi. Although he wishes to marry her, Lakshmi finds herself torn between her family responsibilities and her commitment to Indian traditions.

Meanwhile, the hero, Shankar, arrives in America. He comes at the invitation of a foreigner whom he had once helped in India. However, upon reaching America, he learns that the man has passed away. Alone in a foreign country with no support, Shankar struggles to find work and faces many hardships.

Later, Lakshmi brings her younger sister Seetha to America. Unlike Lakshmi, Seetha is fascinated by the Western way of life and begins attending parties and embracing a more carefree lifestyle. This leads to disagreements between the sisters. When Seetha is about to fall into the trap of some unscrupulous people, Shankar steps in and rescues her.

At the same time, Lakshmi's brother Somu also comes to America. Driven by a desire to become rich quickly, he becomes involved in gambling and falls into the company of criminals. As a result, the family is plunged into a serious crisis. Shankar fights to save Somu and protect the family from the dangers that surround them.

Cast

Production

Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi was said to be the first Tamil film to be shot in the United States while also shot at Canada and New York. Padmini made her acting comeback with this film. The filming was held at locations like Niagara Falls and Kennedy Airport.[4]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan.[5][6][7]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Malai Raani Mundhaanai"KannadasanJolly Abraham, Vani Jairam 
2."Sorgaththilae Naam"KannadasanP. Susheela, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 
3."Valamaana Bhoomiyil Sugamaana"KannadasanK. J. Yesudas 
4."Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi"VaaliT. M. Soundararajan 
5."Mangala Poomazhai"KannadasanVani Jairam 

Reception

Kutty Krishnan of Kalki wrote neither the sky nor the earth; it is a hanging space between the two.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Ponniah, James, ed. (2020). Culture Religion and Home-making in and Beyond South Asia. Fortress Press. p. 219. ISBN 9781506439921.
  2. ↑ "ஒரே வானம் ஒரே பூமி". Anna (in Tamil). 21 June 1979. p. 4. Retrieved 29 May 2024 – via Internet Archive.
  3. ↑ "How movies brought America closer to Keralites". Onmanorama. 3 July 2018. Archived from the original on 1 October 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  4. ↑ சலன் (4 February 1979). "முதல் சாதனைகள்" [First achievements] (PDF). Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 56–59. Retrieved 10 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
  5. ↑ "Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Single". Apple Music. 31 December 1979. Archived from the original on 27 April 2023. Retrieved 27 April 2023.
  6. ↑ "Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi Tamil Film Ep Vinyl Record by M S Viswananthan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 24 October 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  7. ↑ "Ore Vaanam Ore Bhoomi Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by MS Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 26 July 2024. Retrieved 29 July 2024.
  8. ↑ கிருஷ்ணன், குட்டி (8 July 1979). "ஒரே வானம் ஒரே பூமி". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 57. Retrieved 26 August 2026 – via Internet Archive.
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