Puthiya Sagaptham(1985)
Puthiya Sagaptham is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Visu. The film stars Vijayakanth, Ambika, and Visu in lead roles. The story follows Vijay, a college student who falls in love with Uma, a librarian with a hidden past. Uma has a child from a forced earlier relationship, which she keeps secret. When Vijay discovers the truth, he must choose between societal expectations and his love for Uma. The film is noted for its progressive message about accepting single mothers and challenging social stigma. It was released in 1985 and received positive reviews for its emotional storytelling and strong performances.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 January 1985
- Director
- Visu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 3.4/10
Storyline
Vijay, a college student, falls in love with Uma, a librarian at his college. But when he discovers she has a child from a forced past relationship, his dreams are shattered. He must decide whether to walk away or fight for the woman he loves against society's judgment.
“Love knows no past”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Puthiya Sagaptham
Cast reunions in this film: Visu & M. S. Viswanathan (12 films together), Vijayakanth & M. S. Viswanathan (10 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Ambika (10 films together), Vijayakanth & Ambika (8 films together), and Visu & T. P. Gajendran (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Puthiya Sagaptham' translates to 'New Dawn', symbolising the widow's chance at a new life.
- Director Visu was known for social dramas, and this film tackled the then-taboo subject of widow remarriage.
- The movie was shot quickly on a modest budget, typical of Visu's efficient filmmaking style in the 1980s.
- Actress Radha, who played the widow Uma, was a major star, and her acceptance of this role was considered bold.
- The film's climax and resolution were debated for being less radical than some of Visu's other social commentaries.
- A subplot involves a character pretending to be a widow, adding a layer of mistaken identity to the main theme.
- The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja was popular, with the song 'Kannukkul Nooru' remaining a memorable romantic duet.