Ellam Unakkaga

Ellam Unakkaga is a 1961 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Adurthi Subba Rao from a story by Aatreya. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan and Savitri. It was released on 1 July 1961, and failed commercially.

Plot
Anandan and Venkatachalam are friends. Venkatachalam's daughter Sarala, following an accident, loses her ability to walk. A doctor informs Venkatachalam that he treated a similarly handicapped woman, who in the process of giving birth to a child, was cured and could walk again. Inspired, Venkatachalam marries off Sarala to Anandan, deciding that if Sarala is not cured within two years, the marriage will dissolve and Anandan can marry any other woman he wants. Anandan and Sarala live a happily married life. Sarala gives birth to a child, but is not cured of her handicap. However, Anandan refuses to abandon hope. The rest of the film revolves around what happens to the many problems of the characters.

Production
Ellam Unakkaga was directed by Adurthi Subba Rao from a story by Aatreya. The film was produced by Saravanabhava Unity Pictures, filmed by P. Ramasamy and edited by K. Govindasamy. Shooting took place at the Adyar-based Neptune Studios, later known as Sathya Studios.

Soundtrack
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, assisted by Pugazhendi.

Release and reception
Ellam Unakkaga was released on 1 July 1961. Kanthan of Kalki said the film could be seen once for Savitri. According to historian Randor Guy, the film was not a commercial success as viewers could not accept seeing Ganesan and Savitri as lovers onscreen, the duo having acted as siblings in Pasamalar earlier that year.