Oru Kai Parpoam(1983)
Oru Kai Parpoam is a 1983 Tamil-language drama film directed by S.P. Muthuraman. The lead cast includes Kamal Haasan, Visu, Manorama, Senthamarai, and Vinu. The story follows Ramesh, a kind-hearted man whose excessive trust in strangers leads to financial ruin and personal betrayal. The film explores the conflict between innate goodness and the harsh realities of deception. It was noted for its emotional depth and strong performances, particularly by Kamal Haasan. The movie was released in 1983 and is available for streaming on YouTube in 4K resolution.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1983
- Director
- S. P. Muthuraman
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 5m 0
Storyline
Ramesh is a trusting young man who helps everyone who asks. His kindness attracts a gang of con artists who steal his money and his mother's jewelry. When his best friend betrays him, Ramesh hits rock bottom. He must learn to balance his good heart with caution to save his family and his future.
“Kindness is a gift, not a weakness”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Oru Kai Parpoam
Cast reunions in this film: Radha & Karthik (12 films together), Radha & S. P. Muthuraman (6 films together), and Karthik & S. P. Muthuraman (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'A Handful of Flowers', symbolising the lead's small acts of kindness.
- It was one of the few films where actor Sivakumar played a character with a negative shade at the start.
- The movie was shot quickly, reusing sets from other AVM Studio productions to save costs.
- A subplot involving the mentally ill lady's family legal disputes mirrored common Tamil drama themes of the era.
- The film's release coincided with a wave of social dramas but did not achieve major box office success.
- Director S.P. Muthuraman often collaborated with composer Ilaiyaraaja, but this film had music by Shankar–Ganesh.
- Actress Sujatha, who played the rich lady, was known for delicate roles but rarely portrayed mental illness.