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| director      = A. C. Durai
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| director      = AC Durai
| producer      = Amirtha Gowri
| producer      = Amirtha Gowri
| writer        =  
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| starring      = {{ubl|[[Aadhav Kannadasan]]|[[Gayathrie]]}}
| starring      = {{ubl|[[Aadhav Kannadasan]]|[[Gayathrie]]}}
| music          = [[C.Sathya]]
| music          = [[C. Sathya]]
| cinematography = Rajavel Olhiveeran
| cinematography = Rajavel Olhiveeran
| editing        = Ramsudharsan
| editing        = Ramsudharsan
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| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|08|30}}
| released      = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|08|30}}
| runtime        = 128 minutes
| runtime        = 128 minutes
| country        = India
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| language      = Tamil
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'''''Ponmaalai Pozhudhu''''' (''Golden Evening Hours'') is a 2013 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]] film directed by AC Durai featuring [[Aadhav Kannadasan]] and [[Gayathrie]] in the lead roles. The film is inspired from a real-life incident. Cinematography is by [[Rajavel Olhiveeran]].<ref>{{cite news|author=V Lakshmi |agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-11/news-interviews/28545543_1_film-real-life-incident-debutant |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111022059/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-11/news-interviews/28545543_1_film-real-life-incident-debutant |url-status=dead |archive-date=2014-01-11 |title=A C Durai talks about 'Ponmaalai Pozhudhu'|date=2011-02-11 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref> Music is by [[C.Sathya]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-11/news-interviews/28545543_1_film-real-life-incident-debutant |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111022059/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-11/news-interviews/28545543_1_film-real-life-incident-debutant |url-status=dead |archive-date=11 January 2014 |title=A C Durai talks about 'Ponmaalai Pozhudhu' |date=11 February 2012 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=3 June 2012}}</ref> [[Anupama Kumar]] plays the hero's mother role in this movie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2420908.ece |title=Excelling as a mother |work=The Hindu |date=3 September 2012 |accessdate=3 June 2012}}</ref>
'''''Ponmaalai Pozhudhu''''' ({{Translation|Golden Evening Hours}}) is a 2013 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language film directed by A. C. Durai and produced by Amritha Gowri. Inspired from a real-life incident, the film stars [[Aadhav Kannadasan]] and [[Gayathrie]], with [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]], [[Aruldoss]] and [[Anupama Kumar]] in supporting roles. The music was composed by [[C. Sathya]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lakshmi |first=V |date=11 February 2012 |title=A C Durai talks about 'Ponmaalai Pozhudhu' |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-11/news-interviews/28545543_1_film-real-life-incident-debutant |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111022059/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-11/news-interviews/28545543_1_film-real-life-incident-debutant |archive-date=11 January 2014 |access-date=3 June 2012 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> with cinematography by Rajavel Olhiveeran<ref>{{Cite news |last=Lakshmi |first=V |date=11 February 2011 |title=A C Durai talks about 'Ponmaalai Pozhudhu' |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-11/news-interviews/28545543_1_film-real-life-incident-debutant |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140111022059/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2011-02-11/news-interviews/28545543_1_film-real-life-incident-debutant |archive-date=11 January 2014 |access-date=24 August 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> and editing by Ramsudharan. The film was released on 30 August 2013.


==Cast==
== Plot ==
{{No plot|date=January 2025}}
 
== Cast ==
* [[Aadhav Kannadasan]] as Arjun
* [[Aadhav Kannadasan]] as Arjun
:Speaking to ''[[The New Indian Express]]'', Aadhav described his role as a "school boy". He was 86 kg, and had to shed 12 kilos for the role. Director AC Durai made him hang out with the four school children in the film to imbibe their body language.<ref>{{cite web|last=Gupta |first=Rinku |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Aadhav-gets-romance-right/2013/08/28/article1755090.ece |title=Aadhav gets romance right |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=2013-08-28 |accessdate=2013-09-15}}</ref>
* [[Gayathrie]] as Divya
* [[Gayathrie]] as Divya
* [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]] as Arjun's Father
* [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]] as Arjun's father
* [[Aruldoss]] as Divya's Father
* [[Aruldoss]] as Divya's father
* [[Anupama Kumar]]
* [[Anupama Kumar]] as Arjun's mother<ref>{{Cite web |last=Raghavan |first=Nikhil |date=3 September 2012 |title=Excelling as a mother |url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2420908.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121102203851/http://www.thehindu.com/arts/cinema/article2420908.ece |archive-date=2 November 2012 |access-date=3 June 2012 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>
* Safeena Abid
* Safeena Abid
* Ananth Ram
* Ananth Ram
* Rahul
* Rahul


==Soundtrack==
== Production ==
{{Infobox album
The film's title is derived from a song from ''[[Nizhalgal]]'' (1980).<ref>{{Cite news |date=9 June 2025 |title=Lyricist Vairamuthu criticises Tamil filmmakers for using his verses as film titles without permission |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/lyricist-vairamuthu-criticises-tamil-filmmakers-for-using-his-verses-as-film-titles-without-permission/article69673753.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250609093054/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/lyricist-vairamuthu-criticises-tamil-filmmakers-for-using-his-verses-as-film-titles-without-permission/article69673753.ece |archive-date=9 June 2025 |access-date=9 June 2025 |work=[[The Hindu]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Das |first=Santanu |date=9 June 2025 |title=Lyricist Vairamuthu criticises Tamil filmmakers for using his verses as film titles without permission |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/lyricist-vairamuthu-criticises-tamil-filmmakers-for-using-his-verses-as-film-titles-without-permission-101749474168008.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250610124600/https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/lyricist-vairamuthu-criticises-tamil-filmmakers-for-using-his-verses-as-film-titles-without-permission-101749474168008.html |archive-date=10 June 2025 |access-date=10 June 2025 |website=[[Hindustan Times]]}}</ref> Speaking to ''[[The New Indian Express]]'', [[Aadhav Kannadasan]] described his role as a "school boy". He was 86&nbsp;kg, and had to shed 12 kilos for the role. Director Durai made him hang out with the four school children in the film to imbibe their body language.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gupta |first=Rinku |date=28 August 2013 |title=Aadhav gets romance right |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Aadhav-gets-romance-right/2013/08/28/article1755090.ece |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130922051646/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/Aadhav-gets-romance-right/2013/08/28/article1755090.ece |archive-date=22 September 2013 |access-date=15 September 2013 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> During the filming of a scene where Aruldoss' character slaps [[Gayathrie]], the actor accidentally slapped the actress for real, and subsequently apologised to her in a press meet.<ref>{{Cite news |date=24 June 2013 |title=Actor apologizes for slapping heroine |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Actor-apologizes-for-slapping-heroine/articleshow/20738015.cms |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150904014531/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/Actor-apologizes-for-slapping-heroine/articleshow/20738015.cms |archive-date=4 September 2015 |access-date=10 March 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
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| artist    = [[C.Sathya]]
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| next_title = [[Theeya Velai Seiyyanum Kumaru]]
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The film's score and soundtrack were composed by [[C.Sathya]] of ''[[Engeyum Eppodhum]]'' fame. It was released on 4 June 2012 at Sathyam in Chennai by [[Kamal Haasan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/may-12-03/kamal-haasan-aadhav-21-05-12.html |title=Kamal Haasan helps fresh talent |publisher=Behindwoods |date=21 May 2012 |accessdate=3 June 2012}}</ref>
== Soundtrack ==
The soundtrack was composed by [[C. Sathya]]. It was released in early June 2012.<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 June 2012 |title=Audio launch of Pon Maalai Pozhudu in Chennai |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/chennai/audio-launch-of-pon-maalai-pozhudu-in-chennai/articleshow/13848770.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250113020454/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/chennai/audio-launch-of-pon-maalai-pozhudu-in-chennai/articleshow/13848770.cms |archive-date=13 January 2025 |access-date=13 January 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


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| title1       = Adikadi Mudi
|title2=Masala Chicks|extra2=[[Ramya NSK]]| lyrics2 = [[Madhan Karky]] |length2=3:57
| extra1       = [[Hariharan (singer)|Hariharan]], Sathyan, [[Priya Himesh]]
|title3=Nee Indri|extra3=Sathya | lyrics3 = Madhan Karky|length3=2:11
| lyrics1       = [[Karthik Netha]]
|title4=Vaarkothumai Kallodu|extra4=[[Blaaze]], [[Krishna Iyer]], [[Sayanora Philip]], Archith, Santhosh | lyrics4 = Madhan Karky|length4=4:22  
| length1       = 4:23
|title5=Iravugalil|extra5=[[Karthik (singer)|Karthik]], Steeve Vatz| lyrics5 =[[Thamarai]]|length5=3:24
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| lyrics2       = [[Madhan Karky]]
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| lyrics3       = Madhan Karky
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| lyrics4       = Madhan Karky
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| title5       = Iravugalil
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| lyrics5       = [[Thamarai]]
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==Release==
== Release ==
After being delayed for over a year, the film was scheduled to release on 26 July 2013,<ref>{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-06/news-interviews/40406271_1_aadhav-kannadhasan-ponmaalai-pozhudhu-a-c-durai |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130708163224/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-06/news-interviews/40406271_1_aadhav-kannadhasan-ponmaalai-pozhudhu-a-c-durai |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-07-08 |title=Ponmaalai Pozhudhu ready for July release|date=2013-07-06 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref> however it was postponed to August 2013 due to shortage of screens.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-10/breaking---thanga-meengal-and-ponmaalai-pozhudhu-back-off-thalaivaa-to-decide-thanga-meengal-ponmaalai-pozhudhu-16-07-13.html |title=Breaking&nbsp;— Thanga Meengal and Ponmaalai Pozhudhu back off, Thalaivaa to decide |publisher=Behindwoods |date=2013-07-16 |accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref> It is scheduled to release on 30 August 2013.<ref name="indiatimes1">{{cite news|agency=TNN |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-16/news-interviews/41417047_1_thanga-meengal-photon-kathaas-gautham-menon |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925070218/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-16/news-interviews/41417047_1_thanga-meengal-photon-kathaas-gautham-menon |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-09-25 |title=Ram's Thanga Meengal from Aug 30|date=2013-08-16 |work=[[The Times of India]] |accessdate=2013-08-24}}</ref>
After being delayed for over a year, the film was scheduled to release on 26 July 2013;<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 July 2013 |title=Ponmaalai Pozhudhu ready for July release |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-06/news-interviews/40406271_1_aadhav-kannadhasan-ponmaalai-pozhudhu-a-c-durai |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130708163224/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-06/news-interviews/40406271_1_aadhav-kannadhasan-ponmaalai-pozhudhu-a-c-durai |archive-date=8 July 2013 |access-date=24 August 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> however it was delayed due to shortage of screens,<ref>{{Cite news |date=17 July 2013 |title=Thanga Meengal and Ponmaalai Pozhudhu back off |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thanga-meengal-and-ponmaalai-pozhudhu-back-off/articleshow/21117099.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20250113021406/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/thanga-meengal-and-ponmaalai-pozhudhu-back-off/articleshow/21117099.cms |archive-date=13 January 2025 |access-date=13 January 2025 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=17 July 2013 |title=Thanga Meengal & Ponmaalai Pozhudhu opt out of July 26 race! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/thanga-meengal-ponmaalai-pozhudhu-opt-out-of-july-26-race-news-tamil-nhrjPujabaa.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130721055754/http://www.sify.com/movies/thanga-meengal-ponmaalai-pozhudhu-opt-out-of-july-26-race-news-tamil-nhrjPujabaa.html |archive-date=21 July 2013 |access-date=13 April 2025 |work=[[Sify]] }}</ref> and ultimately released on 30 August.<ref name="indiatimes1">{{Cite news |date=16 August 2013 |title=Ram's Thanga Meengal from Aug 30 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Rams-Thanga-Meengal-from-Aug-30/articleshow/21857063.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130925070218/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-08-16/news-interviews/41417047_1_thanga-meengal-photon-kathaas-gautham-menon |archive-date=25 September 2013 |access-date=24 August 2013 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>


==Reception==
== Critical reception ==
''Ponmaalai Pozhudhu'' opened to mixed reviews, with consistent praises for the performances of [[Anupama Kumar]] and [[Kishore (actor, born 1974)|Kishore]]. [[Baradwaj Rangan]] of ''[[The Hindu]]'' said, " Ponmaalai Pozhudhu could have been a Maro Charitra/Ek Duuje Ke Liye for the Facebook generation – but the film, too often, reaches for tired old tropes" and added "Kishore and Anupama Kumar, as the parents of Arjun (Aadhav Kannadasan), the protagonist, recede into their roles with quiet professionalism; "<ref>{{cite web|author=Baradwaj Rangan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/ponmaalai-pozhudhu-his-story-repeats-itself/article5079199.ece |title=Ponmaalai Pozhudhu: His story repeats itself |work=The Hindu |date=2013-08-31 |accessdate=2013-09-15}}</ref> [[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]] rated the film 2 out of 5, calling it "Good story, bad execution" and said, "Aadhav and Gayathrie hit it off as an aimless young pair, but miss the energy to create ripples with their performances. Kishore and Anupama Kumar as Aadhav's parents are the best characters in the entire film.",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ponmaalai-pozhudhu-review-good-story-bad-execution/418346-71-178.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130902213650/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ponmaalai-pozhudhu-review-good-story-bad-execution/418346-71-178.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-09-02 |title='Ponmaalai Pozhudhu' review: Good story, bad execution |publisher=CNN IBN |date=2013-08-30 |accessdate=2013-09-15}}</ref> The new Indian express mentioned " Verdict: The film is a promising effort by a debutant director."
[[Baradwaj Rangan]] wrote for ''[[The Hindu]]'', "''Ponmaalai Pozhudhu'' could have been a ''[[Maro Charitra]]''/''[[Ek Duuje Ke Liye]]'' for the Facebook generation&nbsp;– but the film, too often, reaches for tired old tropes" and added "Kishore and Anupama Kumar, as the parents of Arjun (Aadhav Kannadasan), the protagonist, recede into their roles with quiet professionalism".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rangan |first=Baradwaj |author-link=Baradwaj Rangan |date=31 August 2013 |title=Ponmaalai Pozhudhu: His story repeats itself |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/ponmaalai-pozhudhu-his-story-repeats-itself/article5079199.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130902021134/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/ponmaalai-pozhudhu-his-story-repeats-itself/article5079199.ece |archive-date=2 September 2013 |access-date=15 September 2013 |website=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> [[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]] rated the film 2 out of 5, calling it "Good story, bad execution" and said, "Aadhav and Gayathrie hit it off as an aimless young pair, but miss the energy to create ripples with their performances. Kishore and Anupama Kumar as Aadhav's parents are the best characters in the entire film".<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 August 2013 |title='Ponmaalai Pozhudhu' review: Good story, bad execution |url=http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ponmaalai-pozhudhu-review-good-story-bad-execution/418346-71-178.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130902213650/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/ponmaalai-pozhudhu-review-good-story-bad-execution/418346-71-178.html |archive-date=2 September 2013 |access-date=15 September 2013 |website=[[IBNLive]] |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]}}</ref> Malini Mannath of ''[[The New Indian Express]]'' mentioned, "The film is a promising effort by a debutant director."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mannath |first=Malini |date=31 August 2013 |title=Ponmaalai Pozhudhu: A good effort by a debutant |url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2013/Aug/31/ponmaalai-pozhudhu-a-good-effort-by-a-debutant-511891.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250125112207/https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2013/Aug/31/ponmaalai-pozhudhu-a-good-effort-by-a-debutant-511891.html |archive-date=25 January 2025 |access-date=13 January 2025 |website=[[The New Indian Express]] |language=en}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' wrote, "On the whole, the love story has nothing new to offer and is predictable at every turn, with its message ending".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ponmalai Pozhudhu |url=https://www.sify.com/movies/ponmalai-pozhudhu-review-tamil-15037471.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130903155855/http://www.sify.com/movies/ponmalai-pozhudhu-review-tamil-15037471.html |archive-date=3 September 2013 |access-date=10 March 2025 |work=[[Sify]]}}</ref>


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Ponmaalai Pozhudhu
Theatrical release poster
Directed byA. C. Durai
Produced byAmirtha Gowri
Starring
Music byC. Sathya
CinematographyRajavel Olhiveeran
Edited byRamsudharsan
Production
company
AG Creations
Release date
  • 30 August 2013 (2013-08-30)
Running time
128 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Ponmaalai Pozhudhu (transl. Golden Evening Hours) is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language film directed by A. C. Durai and produced by Amritha Gowri. Inspired from a real-life incident, the film stars Aadhav Kannadasan and Gayathrie, with Kishore, Aruldoss and Anupama Kumar in supporting roles. The music was composed by C. Sathya,[1] with cinematography by Rajavel Olhiveeran[2] and editing by Ramsudharan. The film was released on 30 August 2013.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

The film's title is derived from a song from Nizhalgal (1980).[4][5] Speaking to The New Indian Express, Aadhav Kannadasan described his role as a "school boy". He was 86 kg, and had to shed 12 kilos for the role. Director Durai made him hang out with the four school children in the film to imbibe their body language.[6] During the filming of a scene where Aruldoss' character slaps Gayathrie, the actor accidentally slapped the actress for real, and subsequently apologised to her in a press meet.[7]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

The soundtrack was composed by C. Sathya. It was released in early June 2012.[8]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Adikadi Mudi"Karthik NethaHariharan, Sathyan, Priya Himesh4:23
2."Masala Chicks"Madhan KarkyRamya NSK3:57
3."Nee Indri"Madhan KarkySathya2:11
4."Vaarkothumai Kallodu"Madhan KarkyBlaaze, Krishna Iyer, Sayanora Philip, Archith, Santhosh4:22
5."Iravugalil"ThamaraiKarthik, Steeve Vatz3:24
Total length:18:17

Release[edit | edit source]

After being delayed for over a year, the film was scheduled to release on 26 July 2013;[9] however it was delayed due to shortage of screens,[10][11] and ultimately released on 30 August.[12]

Critical reception[edit | edit source]

Baradwaj Rangan wrote for The Hindu, "Ponmaalai Pozhudhu could have been a Maro Charitra/Ek Duuje Ke Liye for the Facebook generation – but the film, too often, reaches for tired old tropes" and added "Kishore and Anupama Kumar, as the parents of Arjun (Aadhav Kannadasan), the protagonist, recede into their roles with quiet professionalism".[13] IANS rated the film 2 out of 5, calling it "Good story, bad execution" and said, "Aadhav and Gayathrie hit it off as an aimless young pair, but miss the energy to create ripples with their performances. Kishore and Anupama Kumar as Aadhav's parents are the best characters in the entire film".[14] Malini Mannath of The New Indian Express mentioned, "The film is a promising effort by a debutant director."[15] Sify wrote, "On the whole, the love story has nothing new to offer and is predictable at every turn, with its message ending".[16]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Lakshmi, V (11 February 2012). "A C Durai talks about 'Ponmaalai Pozhudhu'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 January 2014. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
  2. ↑ Lakshmi, V (11 February 2011). "A C Durai talks about 'Ponmaalai Pozhudhu'". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 11 January 2014. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  3. ↑ Raghavan, Nikhil (3 September 2012). "Excelling as a mother". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2012.
  4. ↑ "Lyricist Vairamuthu criticises Tamil filmmakers for using his verses as film titles without permission". The Hindu. 9 June 2025. Retrieved 9 June 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  5. ↑ Das, Santanu (9 June 2025). "Lyricist Vairamuthu criticises Tamil filmmakers for using his verses as film titles without permission". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 10 June 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  6. ↑ Gupta, Rinku (28 August 2013). "Aadhav gets romance right". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 22 September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
  7. ↑ "Actor apologizes for slapping heroine". The Times of India. 24 June 2013. Archived from the original on 4 September 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2025.
  8. ↑ "Audio launch of Pon Maalai Pozhudu in Chennai". The Times of India. 6 June 2012. Archived from the original on 13 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  9. ↑ "Ponmaalai Pozhudhu ready for July release". The Times of India. 6 July 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2013.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  10. ↑ "Thanga Meengal and Ponmaalai Pozhudhu back off". The Times of India. 17 July 2013. Retrieved 13 January 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  11. ↑ "Thanga Meengal & Ponmaalai Pozhudhu opt out of July 26 race!". Sify. 17 July 2013. Archived from the original on 21 July 2013. Retrieved 13 April 2025.
  12. ↑ "Ram's Thanga Meengal from Aug 30". The Times of India. 16 August 2013. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013. Retrieved 24 August 2013.
  13. ↑ Rangan, Baradwaj (31 August 2013). "Ponmaalai Pozhudhu: His story repeats itself". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 2 September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
  14. ↑ "'Ponmaalai Pozhudhu' review: Good story, bad execution". IBNLive. IANS. 30 August 2013. Archived from the original on 2 September 2013. Retrieved 15 September 2013.
  15. ↑ Mannath, Malini (31 August 2013). "Ponmaalai Pozhudhu: A good effort by a debutant". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 25 January 2025. Retrieved 13 January 2025.
  16. ↑ "Ponmalai Pozhudhu". Sify. Archived from the original on 3 September 2013. Retrieved 10 March 2025.

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