Karuvelam Pookkal
1996 film directed by Poomani
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Karuvelam Pookkal (transl. Oak flowers) is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Poomani. It was jointly produced by National Film Development Corporation of India, and Doordarshan. The film stars Nasser, Radhika, Thalaivasal Vijay and Charle among others. The film's music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[1]
| Karuvelam Pookkal | |
|---|---|
Title card | |
| Directed by | Poomani |
| Written by | Poomani |
| Starring | Nasser Radhika Thalaivasal Vijay Charle |
| Cinematography | Thangar Bachan |
| Edited by | |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production companies | |
Release date |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
- Nasser as Nallamuthu
- Radhika as Vadivu
- Charle as Mariappan
- Thalaivasal Vijay as Teacher
- Gandhi Mohan (aka) Shakthi as Thangavelu
Soundtrack
The music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[2]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hey Poothathadi | Uma Ramanan | Pulamaipithan | 05:02 |
| Kaalayila Kan | Sujatha | 05:06 | |
| Nalla Kaalam | M. S. Viswanathan | Ilaiyaraaja | 04:49 |
| Pallakku Vanthirukku | Bhavatharini | Pulamaipithan | 05:11 |
| Yeale Ada | Ilaiyaraaja | Ilaiyaraaja | 04:26 |
Reception
Awards and screenings
The film won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize in 1996.[4]
The film was screened at the Zanzibar International Film Festival in 1998.[5]
