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{{Infobox film | {{Infobox film | ||
| name = Pattikaattu Ponnaiya | | name = Pattikaattu Ponnaiya | ||
| image = Pattikaattu Ponnaiya.jpg | | image = Pattikaattu Ponnaiya.jpg | ||
| | | caption = Theatrical release poster | ||
| director = [[B. S. Ranga]] | | director = [[B. S. Ranga]] | ||
| producer = B. S. Ranga | | producer = B. S. Ranga | ||
| story = Shyamala (Devi) | | story = Shyamala (Devi) | ||
| starring = [[M. G. Ramachandran]]<br/>[[ | | starring = [[M. G. Ramachandran]]<br/>[[J. Jayalalithaa|Jayalalithaa]]<br/>[[Rajasree]] | ||
| music = [[K. V. Mahadevan]] | | music = [[K. V. Mahadevan]] | ||
| cinematography = B. N. Haridas | | cinematography = B. N. Haridas | ||
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| distributor = | | distributor = | ||
| released = {{Film date|1973|08|10|df=y}} | | released = {{Film date|1973|08|10|df=y}} | ||
| runtime = 138 | | runtime = 138 minutes | ||
| country = India | | country = India | ||
| language = Tamil | | language = Tamil | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''''Pattikaattu Ponnaiya''''' ({{Translation|Rural man Ponnaiya}}) is a 1973 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language | '''''Pattikaattu Ponnaiya''''' ({{Translation|Rural man Ponnaiya}}) is a 1973 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film, directed by [[B. S. Ranga]]. The film stars [[M. G. Ramachandran]], [[J. Jayalalithaa|Jayalalithaa]] and [[Rajasree]]. It was the last film to feature Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa together. | ||
==Plot== | ==Plot== | ||
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As the farmer Ponnaiya puts a lot into the fields, he takes to heart the responsibility that his father, Nathamai Nalasivam delegates to him, as the twin younger brother of Ponnaiya, Muthaiya, studying in agronomy, lets go of himself and does not really get involved in his studies, because his spirit is monopolised somewhere else. Muthaiya, who gives the news no more, worries his family. Ponnaiya, who absolutely has to pay off a big debt in Pannaiyar Paramasivam, travels towards the capital to earn money and especially find his brother Muthaiya. Once arrived in the big city, Ponnaiya saves a master-fighter from several aggressors. By way of thanks, this one teaches him all the details of wrestling. Ponnaiya wins in reputation and in fortune. | |||
As the farmer Ponnaiya | |||
Muthaiya, who gives the news no more, worries his family. | |||
Ponnaiya, who absolutely has to pay off a big debt in Pannaiyar Paramasivam | |||
Once arrived in the big city, Ponnaiya saves a master-fighter | |||
By way of thanks, this one teaches him all the details of wrestling. | |||
Ponnaiya wins in reputation and in fortune. | |||
==Cast== | ==Cast== | ||
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| [[Nagesh]] || as Murugan, Chinna Pannaiyar | | [[Nagesh]] || as Murugan, Chinna Pannaiyar | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. | | [[V. K. Ramasamy (actor)|V. K. Ramasamy]] || as Major Vaithiyalingam Megala Father | ||
|- | |- | ||
| [[V. Nagaiah]] || as Nattamai Nallasivam, father of Ponnaiya and Muthaiya | | [[V. Nagaiah]] || as Nattamai Nallasivam, father of Ponnaiya and Muthaiya | ||
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==Production== | ==Production== | ||
''Pattikaattu Ponnaiya'' was the last film to feature [[ | ''Pattikaattu Ponnaiya'' was the last film to feature [[M. G. Ramachandran]] and [[Jayalalithaa]] together.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rangan |first=Baradwaj |author-link=Baradwaj Rangan |date=7 December 2016 |title=Off-screen deity, on-screen goddess |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Off-screen-deity-on-screen-goddess/article16772323.ece |url-status=live |access-date=28 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161211031425/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/Off-screen-deity-on-screen-goddess/article16772323.ece |archive-date=11 December 2016}}</ref> Sahul served as stunt double for Ramachandran in a boxing scene.<ref>{{Cite news |last=S |first=Srivatsan |date=15 June 2019 |title=When Sivaji Ganesan said 'MGR does better stunts' |work=[[The Hindu]] |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/when-sivaji-ganesan-said-mgr-does-better-stunts/article27948761.ece |url-status=live |access-date=4 December 2021 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20210406070218/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/when-sivaji-ganesan-said-mgr-does-better-stunts/article27948761.ece |archive-date=6 April 2021}}</ref> | ||
==Soundtrack== | ==Soundtrack== | ||
The music was composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]], while the lyrics were written by [[Kannadasan]] and [[Pulamaipithan]].<ref>{{ | The music was composed by [[K. V. Mahadevan]], while the lyrics were written by [[Kannadasan]] and [[Pulamaipithan]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pattikaattu Ponniah (1973) |url=http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=T0000765 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140815190941/http://www.raaga.com/channels/tamil/moviedetail.asp?mid=T0000765 |archive-date=15 August 2014 |access-date=6 July 2014 |website=[[Raaga.com]]}}</ref> | ||
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! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyric Writers !! Length (m:ss) | ! No. !! Song !! Singers !! Lyric Writers !! Length (m:ss) | ||
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== Release and reception == | == Release and reception == | ||
''Pattikaattu Ponnaiya'' was released on 10 August 1973 | ''Pattikaattu Ponnaiya'' was released on 10 August 1973.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 April 2011 |title=எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல் |url=http://www.ithayakkani.com/jsp/Content/MGR_Cinema.jsp |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20181114041813/http://www.ithayakkani.com/jsp/Content/MGR_Cinema.jsp |archive-date=14 November 2018 |access-date=5 April 2021 |website=Ithayakkani |language=ta}}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{IMDb title|0261157}} | {{IMDb title|0261157}} | ||
[[Category:1970s Tamil-language films]] | |||
[[Category:1973 films]] | [[Category:1973 films]] | ||
[[Category:Films directed by B. S. Ranga]] | |||
[[Category:Films scored by K. V. Mahadevan]] | |||
[[Category:Indian boxing films]] | |||
[[Category:Indian films]] | [[Category:Indian films]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:58, 21 June 2022
| Pattikaattu Ponnaiya | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | B. S. Ranga |
| Produced by | B. S. Ranga |
| Story by | Shyamala (Devi) |
| Starring | M. G. Ramachandran Jayalalithaa Rajasree |
| Music by | K. V. Mahadevan |
| Cinematography | B. N. Haridas |
| Edited by | V. Chakrapani M. Devandranath |
Production company | Vasanth Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 138 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Pattikaattu Ponnaiya (transl. Rural man Ponnaiya) is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by B. S. Ranga. The film stars M. G. Ramachandran, Jayalalithaa and Rajasree. It was the last film to feature Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa together.
Plot[edit | edit source]
 | This article needs an improved plot summary. (December 2021) |
As the farmer Ponnaiya puts a lot into the fields, he takes to heart the responsibility that his father, Nathamai Nalasivam delegates to him, as the twin younger brother of Ponnaiya, Muthaiya, studying in agronomy, lets go of himself and does not really get involved in his studies, because his spirit is monopolised somewhere else. Muthaiya, who gives the news no more, worries his family. Ponnaiya, who absolutely has to pay off a big debt in Pannaiyar Paramasivam, travels towards the capital to earn money and especially find his brother Muthaiya. Once arrived in the big city, Ponnaiya saves a master-fighter from several aggressors. By way of thanks, this one teaches him all the details of wrestling. Ponnaiya wins in reputation and in fortune.
Cast[edit | edit source]
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| M. G. Ramachandran | as Ponnaiya (elder) and Muthaiya (younger) |
| Jayalalithaa | as Kannamma, Ponnaiya's lover |
| Rajasree | as Megala, Muthaiya's lover |
| M. N. Nambiar | as Pannaiyar Paramasivam |
| S. A. Ashokan | as Master-wrestler Singhaiya |
| Nagesh | as Murugan, Chinna Pannaiyar |
| V. K. Ramasamy | as Major Vaithiyalingam Megala Father |
| V. Nagaiah | as Nattamai Nallasivam, father of Ponnaiya and Muthaiya |
| Thengai Srinivasan | as Lossu Subbu |
| Usharani | as Kaveri, young sister of Ponnaiya and Muthaiya |
| S. N. Lakshmi | as Meenakshi, Nattamai Nallasivam 's wife |
| Ganthimathi | as Master-wrestler Singhaiya's wife |
| A. Veerappan | as Singhaiya's assistant |
| Pandu | as Cyclist |
| M. S. Sundari Bai | as Paravatham, the Major Vaithiyalingam 's wife |
| T. Rama Rao | as Rajapart Rangadurai, Kannamma Father |
| Shabnam | dancer |
| Shyamsundar (Not mentioned) | as The arbitrator |
Production[edit | edit source]
Pattikaattu Ponnaiya was the last film to feature M. G. Ramachandran and Jayalalithaa together.[1] Sahul served as stunt double for Ramachandran in a boxing scene.[2]
Soundtrack[edit | edit source]
The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan, while the lyrics were written by Kannadasan and Pulamaipithan.[3]
| No. | Song | Singers | Lyric Writers | Length (m:ss) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Yeh Machan" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:17 |
| 2 | "Oru Varusham" | T. M. Soundararajan & P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:16 |
| 3 | "Iravugalai Paatha" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam & S. Janaki | Kannadasan | 03:24 |
| 4 | "Dididi Saathukudi" | L. R. Eswari (with dialogues) | Pulamaipithan | 03:24 |
| 5 | "Pattupola Ponnai" | P. Susheela | Kannadasan | 03:17 |
Release and reception[edit | edit source]
Pattikaattu Ponnaiya was released on 10 August 1973.[4]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Rangan, Baradwaj (7 December 2016). "Off-screen deity, on-screen goddess". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 December 2016. Retrieved 28 June 2018.
- ↑ S, Srivatsan (15 June 2019). "When Sivaji Ganesan said 'MGR does better stunts'". The Hindu. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ↑ "Pattikaattu Ponniah (1973)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 15 August 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2014.
- ↑ "எம்.ஜி.ஆர். நடித்த படங்களின் பட்டியல்". Ithayakkani (in தமிழ்). 2 April 2011. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)