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'''''Poo Poova Poothirukku''''' ({{ | '''''Poo Poova Poothirukku''''' ({{translation|Flowers are blossomed}}) is a 1987 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film directed by [[V. Azhagappan]] and produced by Kaveri Manoharan. The film stars [[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]], [[Saritha]] and [[Amala Akkineni|Amala]]. It was released on 18 September 1987. | ||
== Plot == | == Plot == | ||
Ramu ([[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]) and Janaki ([[Saritha]]) are a happily married couple and have two children. Ramu, however, is unfaithful to his wife; he a [[Extramarital affair|secret relationship]] with Mary ([[Amala Akkineni|Amala]]) in Andaman and she gives birth to his son Kannan. Years later, Marry dies in a car accident, and Ramu reveals the truth to his wife. The rest of the film deals with the aftermath.<ref name="movie" /> | Ramu ([[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]]) and Janaki ([[Saritha]]) are a happily married couple and have two children. Ramu, however, is unfaithful to his wife; he a [[Extramarital affair|secret relationship]] with Mary ([[Amala Akkineni|Amala]]) in Andaman and she gives birth to his son Kannan. Years later, Marry dies in a car accident, and Ramu reveals the truth to his wife. The rest of the film deals with the aftermath.<ref name="movie" /> | ||
==Cast== | |||
*[[Prabhu (actor)|Prabhu]] | |||
*[[Saritha]] | |||
*[[Amala Akkineni|Amala]] | |||
== Production == | == Production == | ||
''Poo Poova Poothirukku'' was directed by [[V. Azhagappan]], who also wrote the screenplay. The film was produced by Kaveri Manoharan under My Productions. Cinematography was handled by K. B. Dayalan, and the editing by V. Rajagopal.<ref name="movie" /><ref name="bollywoodvinyl">{{Cite | ''Poo Poova Poothirukku'' was directed by [[V. Azhagappan]], who also wrote the screenplay. The film was produced by Kaveri Manoharan under My Productions. Cinematography was handled by K. B. Dayalan, and the editing by V. Rajagopal.<ref name="movie" /><ref name="bollywoodvinyl">{{Cite web |title=Poo Poova Puthirukku Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by T Rajender |url=https://mossymart.com/product/poo-poova-puthirukku-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-t-rajender/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220317133114/https://mossymart.com/product/poo-poova-puthirukku-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-t-rajender/ |archive-date=17 March 2022 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=Mossymart}}</ref> | ||
== Soundtrack == | == Soundtrack == | ||
The soundtrack was composed by [[T. Rajendar]], who also wrote the lyrics.<ref name="bollywoodvinyl" /><ref name="JioSaavn">{{Cite web |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/poo-poova-poothirukku/NmOkXxVdnw4_ | | The soundtrack was composed by [[T. Rajendar]], who also wrote the lyrics.<ref name="bollywoodvinyl" /><ref name="JioSaavn">{{Cite web |title=Poo Poova Poothirukku |url=https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/poo-poova-poothirukku/NmOkXxVdnw4_ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190222204439/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/poo-poova-poothirukku/NmOkXxVdnw4_ |archive-date=22 February 2019 |access-date=22 February 2019 |website=[[JioSaavn]]}}</ref> | ||
{{Track listing | {{Track listing | ||
| headline | | headline = | ||
| extra_column | | extra_column = Singer(s) | ||
| total_length | | total_length = | ||
| all_writing | | all_writing = | ||
| all_lyrics | | all_lyrics = | ||
| all_music | | all_music = | ||
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| title1 | | title1 = Kuku Kuku Kuyile | ||
| note1 | | note1 = | ||
| writer1 | | writer1 = | ||
| lyrics1 | | lyrics1 = | ||
| music1 | | music1 = | ||
| extra1 | | extra1 = [[T. Rajendar]] | ||
| length1 | | length1 = 4:51 | ||
| title2 | | title2 = Ungappa Vangi Thanda | ||
| note2 | | note2 = | ||
| writer2 | | writer2 = | ||
| lyrics2 | | lyrics2 = | ||
| music2 | | music2 = | ||
| extra2 | | extra2 = [[S. Janaki]], T. Rajendar, Vidhya | ||
| length2 | | length2 = 4:44 | ||
| title3 | | title3 = Poo Poottha Chediya | ||
| note3 | | note3 = | ||
| writer3 | | writer3 = | ||
| lyrics3 | | lyrics3 = | ||
| music3 | | music3 = | ||
| extra3 | | extra3 = T. Rajendar | ||
| length3 | | length3 = 4:39 | ||
| title4 | | title4 = English Kaaran Thanni | ||
| note4 | | note4 = | ||
| writer4 | | writer4 = | ||
| lyrics4 | | lyrics4 = | ||
| music4 | | music4 = | ||
| extra4 | | extra4 = T. Rajendar, [[Malaysia Vasudevan]] | ||
| length4 | | length4 = 4:39 | ||
| title5 | | title5 = Vasam Sindum | ||
| note5 | | note5 = | ||
| writer5 | | writer5 = | ||
| lyrics5 | | lyrics5 = | ||
| music5 | | music5 = | ||
| extra5 | | extra5 = [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], [[Vani Jairam]] | ||
| length5 | | length5 = 4:31 | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Release and reception == | == Release and reception == | ||
''Poo Poova Poothirukku'' was released on 18 September | ''Poo Poova Poothirukku'' was released on 18 September 1988.<ref>{{Cite web |title=பூ பூவா பூத்திருக்கு / Poo Poova Poothirukku (1987) |url=https://screen4screen.com/movies/poo-poova-poothirukku |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218062429/https://screen4screen.com/movies/poo-poova-poothirukku |archive-date=18 February 2022 |access-date=17 March 2022 |website=Screen4screen |language=en, ta}}</ref> N. Krishnaswamy of ''[[The Indian Express]]'' called the film "somewhat of a drag" and noted its similarities to ''[[Man, Woman and Child (film)|Man, Woman and Child]]'' (1983), but praised the performances of Prabhu, Sarita and the child artistes.<ref name="IE review">{{Cite news |last=Krishnaswamy |first=N. |date=25 September 1987 |title=On illegitimacy |pages=5 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19870925&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |access-date=22 February 2019}}{{cbignore}}</ref> | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
{{Reflist|refs= | {{Reflist|refs= | ||
<ref name="movie">{{Cite AV media | <ref name="movie">{{Cite AV media |title=Poo Poova Poothirukku |type=motion picture |language=ta |publisher=My Productions |year=1987 |time=0:00 to 1:56 |time-caption=Opening credits, from}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
* {{ | * {{IMDb title}} | ||
[[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]] | [[Category:1980s Tamil-language films]] | ||
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| Poo Poova Poothirukku | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | V. Azhagappan |
| Produced by | Kaveri Manoharan |
| Screenplay by | V. Azhagappan |
| Starring | Prabhu Saritha Amala |
| Music by | T. Rajendar |
| Cinematography | K. B. Dayalan |
| Edited by | V. Rajagopal |
Production company | My Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Poo Poova Poothirukku (transl. Flowers are blossomed) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film directed by V. Azhagappan and produced by Kaveri Manoharan. The film stars Prabhu, Saritha and Amala. It was released on 18 September 1987.
Plot[edit | edit source]
Ramu (Prabhu) and Janaki (Saritha) are a happily married couple and have two children. Ramu, however, is unfaithful to his wife; he a secret relationship with Mary (Amala) in Andaman and she gives birth to his son Kannan. Years later, Marry dies in a car accident, and Ramu reveals the truth to his wife. The rest of the film deals with the aftermath.[1]
Cast[edit | edit source]
Production[edit | edit source]
Poo Poova Poothirukku was directed by V. Azhagappan, who also wrote the screenplay. The film was produced by Kaveri Manoharan under My Productions. Cinematography was handled by K. B. Dayalan, and the editing by V. Rajagopal.[1][2]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The soundtrack was composed by T. Rajendar, who also wrote the lyrics.[2][3]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kuku Kuku Kuyile" | T. Rajendar | 4:51 |
| 2. | "Ungappa Vangi Thanda" | S. Janaki, T. Rajendar, Vidhya | 4:44 |
| 3. | "Poo Poottha Chediya" | T. Rajendar | 4:39 |
| 4. | "English Kaaran Thanni" | T. Rajendar, Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:39 |
| 5. | "Vasam Sindum" | Mano, Vani Jairam | 4:31 |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Poo Poova Poothirukku was released on 18 September 1988.[4] N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express called the film "somewhat of a drag" and noted its similarities to Man, Woman and Child (1983), but praised the performances of Prabhu, Sarita and the child artistes.[5]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Poo Poova Poothirukku (motion picture) (in தமிழ்). My Productions. 1987. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 1:56.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Poo Poova Puthirukku Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by T Rajender". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 17 March 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ↑ "Poo Poova Poothirukku". JioSaavn. Archived from the original on 22 February 2019. Retrieved 22 February 2019.
- ↑ "பூ பூவா பூத்திருக்கு / Poo Poova Poothirukku (1987)". Screen4screen (in English and தமிழ்). Archived from the original on 18 February 2022. Retrieved 17 March 2022.
- ↑ Krishnaswamy, N. (25 September 1987). "On illegitimacy". The Indian Express. p. 5. Retrieved 22 February 2019.