Poove Poochooda Vaa(1985)
Poove Poochooda Vaa is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Fazil. The film stars Padmini, S. Ve. Shekher, Nadhiya, and Jaishankar. It follows Poongavanathamma, an elderly widow living alone in a town called Malligaipanthal. Her life changes when her granddaughter Sundari arrives unannounced. Sundari is cheerful and mischievous, but she hides a fatal brain condition. The story explores their growing bond and the secrets that threaten it. The film is a remake of Fazil's own Malayalam film Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu. It marked the Tamil debut of actress Nadhiya. The music by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics by Vairamuthu were well received. The film ran for 100 days in many theatres across Tamil Nadu.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1985
- Director
- Fazil
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
An elderly woman named Poongavanathamma lives alone and bitter after her daughter was taken away. Her granddaughter Sundari arrives unexpectedly, hoping to win her love. But Sundari hides a secret: she has a brain condition that requires a risky surgery. As the two bond, the truth threatens to tear them apart.
“A doorbell that waited 17 years.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Poove Poochooda Vaa
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Nadhiya (10 films together), Ilayaraja & Fazil (9 films together), and Ilayaraja & S. Ve. Shekher (3 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first Tamil film directed by Fazil, who was already a famous director in Malayalam cinema.
- The movie's title 'Poove Poochudava' comes from a popular Tamil folk song, which is also featured in the film.
- Actress Suhasini, who played the granddaughter, is the niece of legendary actor Kamal Haasan and was already a National Award winner when she took this role.
- The film is a remake of Fazil's own 1984 Malayalam hit 'Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku', which also starred Suhasini in the same role.
- Composer Ilaiyaraaja reused some of his own music from the original Malayalam version but rearranged it for the Tamil audience.
- The story highlights the loneliness of the elderly, a theme not commonly explored in mainstream Tamil cinema of that era.
- Despite Fazil's success in Malayalam, this Tamil version did not achieve the same level of box office success as the original.