Azhagaana Ponnuthan
2010 Indian film
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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 Italian film Malèna (2000) directed by Giuseppe Tornatore.[1] The film's score and soundtrack composed by Sundar C. Babu. The film was released on 12 March 2010.[2]
| Azhagaana Ponnuthan | |
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| Directed by | Thiru |
| Produced by | K. Keshavan |
| Starring | Namitha Kartheesh |
| Cinematography | K. V. Suresh |
| Edited by | MP Ravichandran |
| Music by | Sundar C. Babu |
Production company | k Cinema |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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
- Namitha as Jennifer
- Kartheesh as Karthik
- Nizhalgal Ravi as Karthik's father
- Abhishek
- Mayilswamy
- Vasu Vikram
- Shyam Ganesh
- Balu Anand
- Bava Lakshmanan
- Nellai Siva
- Bayilvan Ranganathan
- Victoria
- Nisha
- Lakshya
- R. Parthiban as older Karthik
Production
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Sundar C. Babu. Namitha received flak for not participating in the audio release.[4]
- "Vaanathu Nilavu" – Karthik – Yugabharathi
- "Poovin Vayathenna" – Afsal – Kavivarman
- "Meesai Mulaivida" – Naresh Iyer – Kavivarman
- "Saama Kodangi" – Ganga – Yugabharathi
- "Enakkulle" – Karthik – Yugabharathi
Release and reception
Since the film was given an 'A' (adults only) certificate, the film was not released in many theatres and became a box office failure.[1] A critic from Sify wrote, "Keep away from this film, which leaves you cold!"[5]
