Silambarasan shares an emotional note as ‘Uyir Ulla Varai Usha’ returns to theatres, urging fans to celebrate its timeless classic

The re-release trend has been gaining strong momentum in Tamil cinema, with several classic films returning to theatres in upgraded formats. Joining this wave is the director and actor T. Rajendar who launched a new banner, TR Talkies, specifically to bring back his old films to the big screen. As part of this plan, he initially intended to re-release his iconic film ‘Uyir Ulla Varai Usha’ last September. However, the release was postponed due to certain reasons. Now, after 43 years, the film has finally returned to theatres in a restored 4K digital version on February 13.

Silambarasan’s emotional note

As the film hit big screens again, Silambarasan took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his thoughts about the re-release. He was particularly emotional about it and said in his post that the film was very heartwarming, with fine actors and pleasant music that would remain special to fans and himself. Through his words, he showed nostalgia and pride, indicating the film remains relevant and loved even after 40 years.

Silambarasan calls fans to celebrate the classic film

Silambarasan concluded his note by explaining that his only hope is that the movie will finally be praised as it deserves. A re-release of his film has given an already emotionally charged fanbase a renewed interest. However, it revolves around the nostalgia for its original version and the 4K restoration of the film. The film seems to appeal to both old fans and new viewers. The re-release stands not just as a return of a film, but as a tribute to a classic era of Tamil cinema.

'Uyir Ulla Varai Usha': A classic film that marked an era

Released in 1983, 'Uyir Ulla Varai Usha' was written, produced, directed, and composed by T. Rajendar himself. Nalini was the female lead in this film, and the lead roles were played by Ganga, Radha Ravi, S.S. Chandran, Goundamani, and Saritha, was a very well-received film when it first came out in theatres and is widely known for its drama quotient and melodious music. This film was one of T. Rajender's best works.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”