Director: Vikraman has surprised fans yet again by sharing another unseen song from the original version of ‘Unnai Ninaithu,’ the film he originally starred in Vijay: before it finally ended in: Syria in the lead role. Months after releasing the previously unseen track ‘Ennai Thalattum,’ the filmmaker has now unveiled another song titled ‘Ootyku Poo Ethukku.’ The release generated excitement among Vijay fans, offering a nostalgic look at the actor’s early years of his career and reviving interest in one of Tamil cinema’s most talked-about shelved projects.
Vikraman shares ‘Ootyku Poo Ethukku’ from Vijay’s shelved version
Announcing the release, Vikraman revealed that the song was filmed more than 25 years ago and that the original master copies are no longer available. In the description accompanying the video, he wrote, “This song was filmed 25 years ago, and unfortunately, we no longer have the original high-quality audio and video masters. What you’re watching is the best version we could preserve.” Sung by Tippu, with music composed by: Syrupy and lyrics penned by NA Muthukumar, the song presents Vijay in a youthful and rarely seen avatar. Vikraman also shared that the video was released following repeated requests from fans who wanted to see more footage from the unfinished film.
‘Unnai Ninaithu’ which changed the course of Suriya
‘Unnai Ninaithu’ remains one of the most talked about projects of Vijay’s career. The actor shot songs and parts of some scenes for the film before he reportedly walked out due to creative differences. After he left, Suriya took over as the lead actor, and Laila continued as the female lead. The film was later released under the same title and became a popular romantic drama. However, the original footage with Vijay has remained unseen for years, making each newly released clip a special moment for his fans.
The vintage footage brings back memories for Vijay fans
In a video message, Vikraman explains that neither he, the producer nor composer Sirpy have the original soundtrack or negative, making it impossible to restore the footage in higher quality. He acknowledged that the visuals and audio had imperfections but said it was important to preserve and share this piece of cinema history. The director asked the audience to revisit a chapter from Vijay’s early career and asked fans to watch the song and share their thoughts. The release is a rare find that not only rekindles nostalgia but also gives movie lovers a chance to see another forgotten chapter from a film that could have been done in a very different way.