
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal(1989)
Tamil150 mins
Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring Sowcar Janaki, Sithara and Geetha. With an audience rating of 3.8/10, Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1989.
Director:K. Balachander
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 28 October 1989
- Director
- K. Balachander
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- GudVibe Rating
- 3.8/10
Storyline
A famous singer leaves his jealous wife and meets a dancer who has also run away from her abusive husband. They find comfort and a new beginning in each other's company.
“Two broken hearts find a new song together.”
Film Details
3.8Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date28 October 1989
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleபுதுப்புது அர்த்தங்கள்
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
loveidentityfamilysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
3.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Sowcar JanakiActor
→#2
SitharaJyothi
→#3
GeethaGowri
→#4
JayachitraKanchanamala
→#5
RahmanManiBharathi
→#6P
Poornam ViswanathanActor
→#7
CharlieActor
→#8
K. BalachanderDirector
→#9
R
Raghunath ReddyCrew
→#10
C
Chi. Guru DuttActor
→#11
#12I
IlaiyaraajaActor
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JanagarajActor
→Trivia
- This film was a rare collaboration between director K. Balachander and music composer Ilaiyaraaja, who usually worked with director Balu Mahendra.
- The movie's title translates to 'New New Meanings', reflecting its theme of characters seeking fresh starts in life.
- Actress Revathi, who played Jyothi, was already a major star, but this role showcased her in a more mature, dramatic light.
- The story parallels the director's earlier hit 'Arangetram', but focuses on artistic men facing domestic turmoil instead of women.
- A subplot involves a character learning Bharatanatyam, highlighting the film's focus on classical Indian arts.
- It was released during a wave of Balachander films that critically examined modern Tamil family relationships.
- The film is remembered for its nuanced performances rather than major box office success.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal
Actor-Composer59 films →
Music Composer-Jolly59 films →
Actor-Composer17 films →
Vittal Manibharathi's Personal Assistant-Music Composer16 films →
Actor-Jolly15 films →
Actor-Composer12 films →
Director-Actor11 films →
Vittal Manibharathi's Personal Assistant-Actor10 films →
Director-Actor9 films →
Director-Composer8 films →
Jolly-Actor8 films →
Actor-Actor7 films →
Director-Actor6 films →
Actor-Composer4 films →

