Pookkal Vidum Thudhu
1987 Indian film
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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.
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| Directed by | Sreedhar Rajan |
| Screenplay by | T. Rajendar |
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| Produced by | Sreedhar Rajan |
| Starring | |
| 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
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
- 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
Pookkal 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
The 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
Pookkal 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]
