Puthiya Vaanam(1988)
Puthiya Vaanam is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by R. V. Udayakumar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sathyaraj, Rupini, and Gautami. It is a remake of the 1987 Hindi film Hukumat. The story follows a police officer who discovers that the gangster he is hunting killed his father. The film is set in the fictional town of Shanthi Nagar. It features a central conflict between a corrupt gangster and an honest cop. The film was produced by G. Thyagarajan and V. Thamilazhagan under Sathya Movies. Music was composed by Hamsalekha. The film received positive reviews for its performances and cinematography. It was released on 10 December 1988.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 9 December 1988
- Director
- R. V. Udayakumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A young boy loses his father to a ruthless gangster. He is adopted by a senior police officer and grows up to become a cop himself. Years later, he is transferred to a town ruled by the same gangster. He must fight to bring justice and avenge his father's death.
“A new sky awaits the brave”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Puthiya Vaanam
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Nassar & Charlie (29 films together), Sathyaraj & Nassar (20 films together), Nassar & Charle (18 films together), Nassar & Janagaraj (17 films together), and Charlie & Vijayakumar (15 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first film directed by R. V. Udayakumar, who later became known for directing many successful action movies.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but the soundtrack did not achieve the same level of popularity as his other works from that year.
- Actor Sathyaraj, who plays the villain Govindan, was often cast as a hero, making this antagonist role a notable shift at the time.
- The movie was released during a period when many Tamil films focused on themes of adoption and revenge, following a popular trend.
- A young actor named Vineeth made a brief appearance, years before he gained fame as a lead actor and dancer in South Indian cinema.
- The title 'Pudhiya Vaanam' translates to 'New Sky', symbolizing the protagonist's new life after adoption.
- Some action sequences were filmed in then-popular locations in Madras, now Chennai, showcasing the city's urban landscape of the late 1980s.