Udaya Geetham

Morning hymn) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by K. Rangaraj and produced by Kovaithambi.

The film stars Mohan, Lakshmi and Revathi, with Goundamani, Senthil, Anand Babu, and Prathapachandran in supporting roles.

It revolves around a singer who is facing a death sentence for a murder he did not commit, and the efforts of a young girl to clear his name.

A sympathetic Arun promises to raise funds for the sick child through his next concert, which he also plans shall be his final one.

Leela Chowdhry is the newly appointed Superintendent of Police for the Madras Central Jail, where Arun is imprisoned.

After the success of Unnai Naan Santhithen (1984), producer Kovaithambi and director K. Rangaraj decided to reunite for another film.

The film was titled Udaya Geetham because Kovaithambi had a "sentiment" for the letter 'U', as with Unnai Naan Santhithen.

[16] Kalki criticised the film for numerous plot holes, but praised Ilaiyaraaja's music and Rangaraj's direction.