Pookkal Vidum Thudhu (/θuːðu/ transl. The message sent by the flowers) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language teen romance film[1] produced and directed by Sreedhar Rajan, and written by T. Rajendar who also composed the music. A remake of the Malayalam film Nakhakshathangal (1986), it stars Monisha (reprising her role from the original), Srividya and Hariharan. The film was released on 21 October 1987.
| Pookkal Vidum Thudhu | |
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| Directed by | Sreedhar Rajan |
| Screenplay by | T. Rajendar |
| Based on | Nakhakshathangal by M. T. Vasudevan Nair |
| Produced by | Sreedhar Rajan |
| Starring | Monisha Srividya Hariharan |
| Cinematography | Soumendu Roy |
| Edited by | T. R. Sekar |
| Music by | T. Rajendar |
Production company | Sri Sivahari Films |
| Distributed by | Simbu Cine Arts |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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Hari escapes from the clutches of his domineering uncle and finds shelter at the house of Kalaivani. He falls in love with Kalaivani's maid Gowri, but Kalaivani's deaf-mute daughter also loves him.
Cast
edit- Monisha as Gowri
- Srividya as Kalaivani
- Hariharan as Hari
- Goundamani as Dharmadurai
- Janagaraj as Murugesan
- Senthil as Manmadha
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy as the film producer
Production
editPookkal Vidum Thudhu, a remake of the Malayalam film Nakhakshathangal (1986),[2] is the third and final film directed by Sreedhar Rajan.[3][4] Monisha, the lead actress of the original, repeated her role.[5] Lead actor Hariharan's voice was dubbed by Ravishankar Devanarayanan.[6]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by T. Rajendar who also wrote the lyrics.[7][8] The song "Kadhiravanai Paarthu" is set in the Carnatic raga Bowli.[9]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kadhiravanai Paarthu" | K. J. Yesudas | 4:51 |
| 2. | "Idamana Raagam" | P. Susheela | 4:53 |
| 3. | "Moongil Katoram" (male) | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:38 |
| 4. | "Poovum Poovum" | Mano | 4:31 |
| 5. | "Ilanjittu" | Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:51 |
| 6. | "Moongil Katoram" (sad) | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 1:35 |
| 7. | "Paadu Paattu" | K. S. Chithra | 1:17 |
| 8. | "Moongil Katoram" (duet) | K. S. Chithra, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 3:20 |
| 9. | "Kaalkal Yeruthu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:43 |
| Total length: | 34:39 | ||
Release and reception
editPookkal Vidum Thudhu was released on 21 October 1987, during Diwali, and distributed by Simbu Cine Arts.[5][10] The Indian Express wrote that the film was "swamp[ed]" with an "extravagant assortment of comedians" and an "indiscriminate flurry of songs that take the film nowhere in particular", although the critic said Monisha had "the advantage of being a newface in Tamil films" and Hariharan was "cast well for playing a delicate role. Srividya as his benefactress sparkles in a few scenes".[2] Despite facing competition from other Diwali releases including Manithan and Nayakan, it was well received by the audience.[11]
References
edit- ^ "City Entertainments". The Indian Express. 2 November 1987. p. 3. Archived from the original on 8 May 2024. Retrieved 30 November 2022 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ a b "Love travails". The Indian Express. 6 November 1987. p. 5. Retrieved 29 November 2022 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ ராஜன், அய்யனார் (6 March 2018). "'ஆர்வம் இருக்குல்ல, அது போதும்'ன்னார், சத்யஜித் ரே! – இன்றைய சூழலை அன்றே சொன்ன 'கண் சிவந்தால் மண் சிவக்கும்' #35YearsOfKannSivanthaalMannSivakkum". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 21 December 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ "மண் சிவக்க வைத்தவர்!". Kungumam (in Tamil). 6 September 2019. Archived from the original on 29 November 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ a b "தீபாவளி ரிலீஸ் திரைப்படங்கள்!" (PDF). Kalki (in Tamil). 18 October 1987. pp. 1–5. Retrieved 30 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (11 April 2019). "Looking forward to 'Avengers'? Meet Ravi Shankar, the man behind the voice of Iron Man in Tamil". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 November 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2022.
- ^ "Pookkal Vidum Thoodhu (1987)Tamil Super Hit Film LP Vinyl Record by T.Rajendhar". Disco Music Center. Archived from the original on 29 November 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ "Pookkal Vidum Thudhu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)". Apple Music. 11 September 1987. Archived from the original on 29 November 2022. Retrieved 29 November 2022.
- ^ Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 137. OCLC 295034757.
- ^ "Pookkal Vidum Thudhu". The Indian Express. 21 October 1987. p. 4. Retrieved 29 November 2022 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "தீபாவளி ரிலீஸ்!". Kungumam (in Tamil). 25 October 2019. Archived from the original on 25 October 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
