Poovilangu(1984)
Poovilangu is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Ameerjan. The film stars Murali and Kuyili in her acting debut, with Poovilangu Mohan in a supporting role. The story follows Pandiyan, a carefree college student, who falls in love with Saraswati, a shy girl from a strict family. Their relationship faces obstacles due to Saraswati's controlling father and their inability to communicate openly. The film is a remake of the Kannada film Prema Parva (1983). It features music composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Vairamuthu. Poovilangu received positive reviews for its character development and screenplay. The film was released on 23 March 1984.
Quick Facts
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- Theatrical Release
- 22 March 1984
- Director
- Ameerjan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A carefree college boy named Pandiyan falls for a shy girl named Saraswati. She loves him back but is terrified of her strict, controlling father. Their inability to communicate and her father's emotional abuse push their love toward a tragic end.
“A love that fear destroyed”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Poovilangu
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Ilayaraja & Charlie (59 films together), Ilayaraja & Charle (26 films together), Ilayaraja & Murali (22 films together), Murali & Charlie (14 films together), and K. Balachander & Charlie (11 films together).
Trivia
- The film was initially titled 'Poovilangu' but was later renamed 'Mella Pesungal' for its release, though it is still widely known by its original name.
- It was one of the few films where actor-director Amirjan also played the lead role, showcasing his versatility.
- The movie's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but it is considered one of his lesser-known soundtracks from that period.
- Actress Radha made a special appearance in a song sequence, which was a notable highlight for audiences.
- The film faced delays during production, partly due to financial constraints faced by the crew.
- It was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using real locations to depict the romantic scenes.
- Despite its passionate storyline, the film had a modest theatrical run and is not widely remembered today.