December Pookal(1986)
December Pookal is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film directed by M.R. Bhoopathy. It stars Mohan, Revathi, Nalini, and Nizhalgal Ravi in lead roles. The story follows Chandru, a painter suspected of murdering women after his wife's death. A journalist named Annam investigates the case to prove his innocence. The film is known for its suspenseful narrative and emotional depth. Ilaiyaraaja composed the soundtrack, which became popular. December Pookal was released on January 14, 1986, in India.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 1986
- Director
- R. Bhoopathi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 13m 0
Storyline
A serial killer is murdering women in Chennai. The police suspect Chandru, a painter still grieving his wife's death. Journalist Annam believes he is innocent. She races to find the real killer before more women die and Chandru's life is destroyed forever.
“When art becomes a crime scene”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for December Pookal
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Goundamani (80 films together), Goundamani & Ilayaraja (75 films together), Senthil & Ilayaraja (72 films together), Ilayaraja & Mohan (38 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Ilayaraja (34 films together), and Delhi Ganesh & Ilayaraja (33 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'December Pookal' translates to 'December Flowers', symbolising fleeting beauty and loss.
- It was one of the few Tamil films from the 80s to feature a journalist as the central female protagonist.
- The movie was shot extensively in Ooty, using its misty landscapes to reflect the story's melancholic mood.
- Director M.R. Boopathy was primarily known for his work as an assistant director before this film.
- The plot involves a rare depiction of a painter as a male lead in mainstream Tamil cinema of that era.
- The film's soundtrack by composer Shankar-Ganesh did not achieve major commercial success upon release.
- It is sometimes noted for its thriller elements woven into a primarily dramatic narrative structure.