Puyalpadum Pattu(1987)
Puyal Paadum Paattu is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Manivannan and written by M. Karunanidhi. It stars Radhika as a journalist and Raghuvaran as a police inspector, with Murali, Vinu Chakravarthy, and Master Haja Sheriff in supporting roles. The story follows a journalist who investigates the death of a college student and uncovers a drug addiction ring operating on campus. The film is a remake of the 1986 Malayalam film Pranamam. It was released on 21 October 1987 during the Diwali festival. The Indian Express praised the campus scenes and youthful energy, while Kalki noted the film loses momentum after the interval.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- Manivannan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A journalist discovers the dead body of a college student. She learns he was addicted to drugs. She decides to expose the drug ring operating on campus. A police inspector and a student leader join her fight. But powerful criminals will do anything to silence them.
“When the storm sings, truth rises.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Puyalpadum Pattu
Cast reunions in this film: Raadhika Sarathkumar & Ilayaraja (44 films together), Manivannan & Ilayaraja (41 films together), Ilayaraja & Murali (22 films together), Manivannan & Murali (13 films together), Raadhika Sarathkumar & Manivannan (5 films together), and Ilayaraja & Poompuhar Production (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'The Song the Storm Sings', hinting at its dramatic themes.
- Director Manivannan also played a supporting role, as he often did in his own films.
- It was released the same year as another popular Manivannan film, 'Jallikattu'.
- The movie features a soundtrack by composer Shankar–Ganesh, known for their work in 1980s Tamil cinema.
- A key plot point involves a conflict over land, a common social issue in Manivannan's films.
- Actor Sathyaraj, the lead, was in a prolific phase, starring in several action dramas that year.
- The film's climax was reportedly shot in a single schedule to maintain dramatic intensity.