Poovizhi Raja(1988)
Poovizhi Raja is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Santhana Bharathi. The film stars Prabhu and Nishanti in lead roles. It follows a father who resorts to blackmail and threats after a former managing director refuses to recommend his son for a job. The story explores themes of honesty, family loyalty, and the consequences of unethical actions. The film was produced by M. Gopi under S. M. Arts, with a screenplay by Shanmugasundaram. It received average reviews upon release but is remembered for its emotional narrative. The film was released on 8 November 1988.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1988
- Director
- Santhana Bharathi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
A desperate father asks a former managing director to recommend his son for a high position. When the director refuses, the father uses threats and blackmail to force his hand. His son, Raja, must choose between his father's love and his own integrity.
“A father's love can be blind”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Poovizhi Raja
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Ilayaraja (72 films together), Prabhu & Ilayaraja (60 films together), Nassar & Ilayaraja (49 films together), Ilayaraja & Vijayakumar (44 films together), Ilayaraja & Vinu Chakravarthy (34 films together), and Senthil & Vinu Chakravarthy (31 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Poovizhi Raja' translates to 'King of the Flower-Eyed', a poetic Tamil phrase often used to describe a charming or beloved person.
- This was one of the earliest major film roles for actress Nirosha, who became a prominent leading lady in Tamil cinema in the late 80s and early 90s.
- Director Santhana Bharathi was a former assistant to legendary director Bharathiraja, known for bringing realistic elements to commercial films.
- The movie features music by composer Shankar-Ganesh, a popular duo whose work defined the sound of many Tamil films in the 1980s.
- Actor Ramki, the lead, was often cast in roles that combined action with romantic elements during this period of his career.
- The film was released during a period when Tamil cinema saw a surge in action-oriented romantic dramas following larger industry trends.
- While not a major blockbuster, the film contributed to establishing the commercial template for its lead actors' subsequent projects.