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Ponmana Selvan(1989)
Tamil139 mins
Ponmana Selvan (1989) is a 139-minute Tamil film directed by P. Vasu. Starring Radha Ravi, S. S. Chandran and M. C. Sekar. With an audience rating of 3.9/10, Ponmana Selvan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1989.
Director:P. Vasu
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 1989
- Director
- P. Vasu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- GudVibe Rating
- 3.9/10
Storyline
A man discovers he was adopted, which shocks him. His brothers begin to avoid him after learning this. Despite their rejection, he still steps in to help them when they get into trouble.
“When family ties unravel, one brother's loyalty remains unbroken.”
Film Details
3.9Rating
139Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 August 1989
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleபொன்மனச் செல்வன்
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
familyidentityjusticefriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
3.9/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Ponmana Selvan' translates to 'Golden-Hearted Son', reflecting the protagonist's selfless nature.
- This was one of the early major successes for director P. Vasu, who later directed the blockbuster 'Chandramukhi'.
- Actor Ramki, who played the lead, was reportedly chosen for his ability to portray both intense action and family drama.
- The movie's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja was popular, with the song 'Ennai Thottu' becoming a hit.
- A key theme is the value of adoption and chosen family, which was less common in mainstream films of that era.
- The film's climax involves a dramatic courtroom scene, a staple in many 1980s Tamil family dramas.
- It is sometimes noted for its portrayal of brotherly conflict and sacrifice, similar to other films of the period like 'Siva'.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Ponmana Selvan
Hong Kong Annamalai-Music Composer75 films →
Actor-Composer50 films →
Music Composer-Kaadher Baai42 films →
Actor-Composer37 films →
Music Composer-Mettupalayam Jameen34 films →
Music Composer-Ammavasai24 films →
Director-Composer18 films →
Actor-Actor18 films →
Actor-Ammavasai17 films →
Director-Hong Kong Annamalai15 films →
Actor-Ammavasai15 films →
Actor-Actor15 films →
Kaadher Baai-Mettupalayam Jameen13 films →
Hong Kong Annamalai-Actor11 films →
Hong Kong Annamalai-Ammavasai11 films →
Actor-Mettupalayam Jameen11 films →
Hong Kong Annamalai-Kaadher Baai10 films →
Hong Kong Annamalai-Actor9 films →
Director-Actor7 films →