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{{Infobox film
| name    = Azhagaana Ponnuthan
| image         = Azhagaana Ponnuthan.jpg
| image   = Azhagaana Ponnuthan.jpg
| director       = Thiru
| director = Thiru
| producer       = K. Keshavan
| producer = [[K. Keshavan]]
| starring       = [[Namitha]]<br />Kartheesh<br />[[R. Parthiban]]
| starring = [[Namitha]]<br />Kartheesh<br />[[R. Parthiban]]
| cinematography = K. V. Suresh
| music   = [[Sundar C Babu]]
| editing        = MP Ravichandran
| studio   =  
| music         = [[Sundar C. Babu]]
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2010|3|12}}
| studio         = k Cinema
| country = India
| released       = {{Film date|df=y|2010|3|12}}
| language = Tamil
| country       = India
| language       = Tamil
}}
}}
'''''Azhagaana Ponnuthan''''' is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language [[romance film]] written and directed by Thiru that stars [[Namitha]] and newcomer Kartheesh in lead roles, with [[R. Parthiban]] playing an older version of Karthick's role. The film is an unofficial remake of the [[Italy|Italian]] film [[Malèna]]. The film's score and soundtrack composed by [[Sundar C Babu]]. The film, produced by K. Keshavan, was released on 12 March 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14935139&ctid=5&cid=2429 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100318042809/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14935139&ctid=5&cid=2429 |url-status=dead |archive-date=2010-03-18 |title=Movie Review:Azhagana Ponnuthan |publisher=Sify.com |date= |accessdate=2012-11-08}}</ref>
'''''Azhagaana Ponnuthan''''' ({{translation|She is a beautiful girl}}) is a 2010 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[romance film]] written and directed by Thiru that stars [[Namitha]] and newcomer Kartheesh, with [[R. Parthiban]] playing an older version of Karthick's role. The film is an unofficial remake of the American film ''[[Summer of '42]]'' (1971) directed by [[Robert Mulligan]]. The film's score and soundtrack composed by [[Sundar C. Babu]]. The film was released on 12 March 2010.<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 March 2010 |title=Friday Fury- March 12 |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/friday-fury-march-12-news-tamil-kkfqMwbdheb.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130202043544/http://www.sify.com/movies/friday-fury-march-12-news-tamil-kkfqMwbdheb.html |archive-date=2 February 2013 |access-date=2 October 2025 |website=[[Sify]] |language=en}}</ref>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Karthik ([[R. Parthiepan]]) appears in the very first reel recollecting his travels with a woman whom he had developed an affinity in his teens. A flashback takes one to Kodaikanal where a younger Karthik (Karteesh) falls instantly for a gorgeous woman called Jennifer ([[Namitha]]), who is older to him. She is admired and respected by everyone, especially men. It is all but Karthik's wild imagination is the rest. Karthik sings duets with Jennifer and runs behind her. However, in the latter half, he goes into a shell, brooding over his love and beloved. Twists and turns reveal that Jennifer's husband has died in the Indo-Pak War of 1971. What happens then forms the climax.
An ageing Karthik recollects his travels with a woman whom he had developed an affinity in his teens. A younger Karthik falls instantly for a woman named Jennifer, who is older than him. She is admired and respected by everyone, especially men. It is all but Karthik's wild imagination is the rest. Karthik sings duets with Jennifer and runs behind her. However, in the latter half, he goes into a shell, brooding over his love and beloved. Twists and turns reveal that Jennifer's husband died in the [[India–Pakistan war of 1971]]. What happens then forms the climax.


==Cast==
==Cast==
{{colbegin}}
{{cast listing|
*[[Namitha]] as Jennifer
*[[Namitha]] as Jennifer
*Kartheesh as Young Karthik
*Kartheesh as Karthik
*[[R. Parthiepan]] as Karthik
**[[R. Parthiban]] as older Karthik
*[[Nizhalgal Ravi]] as Karthik's father
*[[Nizhalgal Ravi]] as Karthik's father
*[[Abhishek Shankar|Abhishek]]
*[[Abhishek Shankar|Abhishek]]
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*Shyam Ganesh
*Shyam Ganesh
*[[Balu Anand]]
*[[Balu Anand]]
*Bava Lakshmanan
*[[Bava Lakshmanan]]
*[[Nellai Siva]]
*[[Nellai Siva]]
*Bayilvan Ranganathan
*[[Bayilvan Ranganathan]]
*Victoria
*Victoria
*Nisha
*Nisha
*Lakshya
*Lakshya
{{colend}}
}}


==Production==
==Production==
The film was launched in 2006 and was finished in 2009 due to delay.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/jun-09-04/namitha-23-06-09.html</ref> Newcomer Rajkarthik was selected to play the lead role while R. Parthiban was selected to play his elder version.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-10-01/parthiban-namitha-azhagana-ponnuthan-03-03-10.html</ref>
The film was launched in 2006 and was finished in 2009 due to delay.<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 February 2010 |title=Heights of stardom |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/heights-of-stardom/articleshow/5624558.cms |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250220140454/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Heights-of-stardom/articleshow/5624558.cms |archive-date=February 20, 2025 |access-date=22 July 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref> Namitha refused to star halfway through the film. After Thiru filed a complaint at the Producers' Council, it was decided that Namitha should complete the film.<ref name="H">{{Cite web |last=M |first=Marimuthu |title=14 Years Of Azhagaana Ponnuthan: டீனேஜ் பையனின் காதல்.. பெண்ணை தவறாக சித்தரித்த சமூகத்தின் கதை! |url=https://tamil.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/a-special-article-on-the-completion-of-14-years-since-the-release-of-azhagaana-ponnuthan-131710210098652.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250423083941/https://tamil.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/a-special-article-on-the-completion-of-14-years-since-the-release-of-azhagaana-ponnuthan-131710210098652.html |archive-date=23 April 2025 |access-date=12 March 2026 |website=[[Hindustan Times]] |language=Tamil}}</ref>


Post-release, Thiru, director of the film claimed that his film was a damp squib due to Namitha. Thiru said that Namitha refused to star in the film after several scenes in the film were canned. When he filed a complaint at the Producers’ Council, it was decided that Namitha should complete the film. Thiru says that he had to modify the story and the climax due Namitha's indifferent behavior. He adds that Namitha was responsible for the huge losses that the producer of Azhagana Ponnuthan had incurred. According to Thiru, the climax was not what he had in mind and film was cut short by 20 minutes.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/mar-10-03/namitha-azhagana-ponnuthan-17-03-10.html</ref>
==Soundtrack==
The music was composed by [[Sundar C. Babu]]. Namitha received flak for not participating in the audio release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 September 2009 |title=Glam girls in trouble |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/glam-girls-in-trouble/articleshow/4959406.cms |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/o6e3P |archive-date=March 12, 2026 |access-date=22 July 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]] |language=en}}</ref>


==Soundtrack==
The music was composed by [[Sundar C. Babu]]. Celebrities who were present during audio release lashed out against Namitha for not participating in the audio release.<ref>http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-09-05/namitha-29-08-09.html</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/namitha-comes-under-attack-tamil-news-49451|title=Namitha comes under attack - Tamil News|date=29 August 2009}}</ref>
{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name      = Azhagaana Ponnuthan
| name      = Azhagaana Ponnuthan
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| next_year  = 2010
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*"Vaanathu Nilavu" - [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]]
*"Vaanathu Nilavu" – [[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]] – [[Yugabharathi]]
*"Aadupuli Aattam" - Afsal
*"Poovin Vayathenna" – Afsal – Kavivarman
*"Misia" - [[Naresh Iyer]]
*"Meesai Mulaivida" – [[Naresh Iyer]] – Kavivarman
*"Sami Kodangi" - Ganga
*"Saama Kodangi" – Ganga – Yugabharathi
*"Enakkulle" – Karthik – Yugabharathi
 
== Release and reception ==
Since the film was given an [[A certificate|'A' (adults onl) certificate]], the film was not released in many theatres and was a flop.<ref name="H" /> A critic from ''[[Sify]]'' wrote, "Keep away from this film, which leaves you cold!"<ref>{{cite web |title=Azhagana Ponnuthan |url=http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14935139&ctid=5&cid=2429 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100318042809/http://sify.com/movies/tamil/review.php?id=14935139&ctid=5&cid=2429 |archive-date=2010-03-18 |access-date=2012-11-08 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
== External links ==
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[[Category:Films about puberty]]
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Latest revision as of 03:20, 17 March 2026

Azhagaana Ponnuthan
Directed byThiru
Produced byK. Keshavan
StarringNamitha
Kartheesh
R. Parthiban
Music bySundar C. Babu
CinematographyK. V. Suresh
Edited byMP Ravichandran
Production
company
k Cinema
Release date
  • 12 March 2010 (2010-03-12)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Azhagaana Ponnuthan (transl. She is a beautiful girl) is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by Thiru that stars Namitha and newcomer Kartheesh, with R. Parthiban playing an older version of Karthick's role. The film is an unofficial remake of the American film Summer of '42 (1971) directed by Robert Mulligan. The film's score and soundtrack composed by Sundar C. Babu. The film was released on 12 March 2010.[1]

Plot[edit | edit source]

An ageing Karthik recollects his travels with a woman whom he had developed an affinity in his teens. A younger Karthik falls instantly for a woman named Jennifer, who is older than him. She is admired and respected by everyone, especially men. It is all but Karthik's wild imagination is the rest. Karthik sings duets with Jennifer and runs behind her. However, in the latter half, he goes into a shell, brooding over his love and beloved. Twists and turns reveal that Jennifer's husband died in the India–Pakistan war of 1971. What happens then forms the climax.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The film was launched in 2006 and was finished in 2009 due to delay.[2] Namitha refused to star halfway through the film. After Thiru filed a complaint at the Producers' Council, it was decided that Namitha should complete the film.[3]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The music was composed by Sundar C. Babu. Namitha received flak for not participating in the audio release.[4]

Azhagaana Ponnuthan
Soundtrack album by
Sundar C. Babu
Released2010
GenreFeature film soundtrack
LanguageTamil
ProducerSundar C. Babu
Sundar C. Babu chronology
Sindhu Samaveli
(2010) 		Azhagaana Ponnuthan
(2010) 		Agam Puram
(2010)
  • "Vaanathu Nilavu" – Karthik – Yugabharathi
  • "Poovin Vayathenna" – Afsal – Kavivarman
  • "Meesai Mulaivida" – Naresh Iyer – Kavivarman
  • "Saama Kodangi" – Ganga – Yugabharathi
  • "Enakkulle" – Karthik – Yugabharathi

Release and reception[edit | edit source]

Since the film was given an 'A' (adults onl) certificate, the film was not released in many theatres and was a flop.[3] A critic from Sify wrote, "Keep away from this film, which leaves you cold!"[5]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Friday Fury- March 12". Sify. 12 March 2010. Retrieved 2 October 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ↑ "Heights of stardom". The Times of India. 28 February 2010. Archived from the original on 20 February 2025. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 M, Marimuthu. "14 Years Of Azhagaana Ponnuthan: டீனேஜ் பையனின் காதல்.. பெண்ணை தவறாக சித்தரித்த சமூகத்தின் கதை!". Hindustan Times (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 April 2025. Retrieved 12 March 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  4. ↑ "Glam girls in trouble". The Times of India. 2 September 2009. Archived from the original on 12 March 2026. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  5. ↑ "Azhagana Ponnuthan". Sify. Archived from the original on 18 March 2010. Retrieved 8 November 2012.

External links[edit | edit source]

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