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Odu Raja Odu, simply known as ORO (Run Raja Run) is a 2018 Indian Tamil black comedy film directed by duo Nishanth Ravindaran and Jathin Sanker Raj in their directorial debuts. Nishanth Ravindaran has also written the screenplay and handled editing. The film uses the hyperlink cinema format as its narrative structure, a technique first used by Satyajit Ray in his Kanchenjungha (1962). The film stars Guru Somasundaram in the male lead role alongside Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli in the female lead role while Anand Sami, Nassar, Ashiqa Salvan, Ravindra Vijay, Abishek K.S., Simran, Deepak Bagga, Charu Hassan, Power Star Srinivasan, Venkatesh Harinathan and Sona Heiden play pivotal and supportive roles in the film.

The film is produced and distributed by Vijay Moolan Talkies. The film also marks the comeback of veteran actress Simran in a cameo role and also marked the acting debut of her husband Deepak Bagga who played the antagonist role. The music is scored by debutant Tosh Nanda. The film released on 17 August 2018 and received poor reviews from the audience.

Synopsis
The story revolves around a newly married couple and how a set top box wreaks havoc in their lives.

Plot
Manohar (Guru Somasundaram) is a jobless struggling writer whose life pressurises him to get a set top box for her and he goes out with his friend who is a drug peddler, Peter (Venkatesh Harinathan) to fulfill her wish for their wedding anniversary. But to their misfortune, both Manohar and Peter are threatened by gangster Veerabadhran (Deepak Bagga) and his sidekick to close a deal for them. However things go awry for them as they land in a retired gangster Kali Muthu's (Nassar) place for help, but it only lead to another mishap.

Cast

 * Guru Somasundaram as Manohar
 * Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli as Meera
 * Anandsami as Nakul
 * Nassar as Kali Muthu
 * Ashiqa Salvan as Mary
 * Deepak Bagga as Veerabhadran
 * Simran as Kala Bhairavi (cameo appearance)
 * Sona Heiden as Mythilli
 * Charuhasan as Peria Thevar (cameo appearance)
 * Ravindra Vijay as Chella Muthu
 * Abhishek K.S. as Imran
 * Powerstar Srinivasan (cameo appearance)
 * Melvin M. Rajan as Gajapathy
 * Venkatesh Harinathan as Peter
 * Joel Nigli as Sundar
 * Vinu John as Gunnie
 * Harini R. as Malar
 * Rahul J. as Sathya

Production
Nishanth Ravindaran who primarily worked as post production supervisor in films including Vishwaroopam joined hands with cinematographer Jathin Sanker Raj for their maiden directorial venture with the film titled as Odu Raja Odu. The film was produced by Vijay Moolan under his production company Vijay Moolan Talkies and was co-produced by Varghese Moolan and Rajendran EM. Tosh Nanda who worked as a part of sound department in few Malayalam films was roped in as the music director for the film and also made his debut as a full time music composer. Nishanth Ravindaran and Jathin Sanker Raj also served as the executive producers of the movie.

Music
The official Promo Song Bum Ha Rum was released by Vijay Sethupathi on his Facebook page on 4 March 2017.

Release
The film had its theatrical release on 17 August 2018, clashes with another black comedy film Kolamavu Kokila which stars Nayanthara in the prominent role, in the box office. However the film was highly criticised and received negative reviews from the audience and critics for forced pathos in the comedy film upon the release.

Marketing
The first look poster of the film was released by actor Madhavan on 23 September 2016.

The official trailer of the film was released on 5 August 2018.