
Puthukavithai(1982)
Tamil mins
Puthukavithai (1982) is a Tamil film directed by S. P. Muthuraman. Starring Rajinikanth and Jyothi. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Puthukavithai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1982.
Director:S. P. Muthuraman
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 11 June 1982
- Director
- S. P. Muthuraman
- Language
- Tamil
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Anand is a champion motorcycle racer. He meets Uma, the daughter of a proud, wealthy woman. Her mother tricks them by pretending to approve their marriage while secretly planning to wed Uma to someone else.
“Love races against deception in a tale of unexpected romance.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date11 June 1982
Also Known AsPudu Kavithai · Puthukavithai · Pudhukavithai
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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7.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Puthu Kavithai' translates to 'New Poetry', reflecting its fresh take on romance and family dynamics in early 1980s Tamil cinema.
- This was one of the few films where actor Mohan played a sports champion, requiring him to perform motorcycle stunts for his role as Anand.
- The movie features a cameo appearance by veteran comedian Nagesh in a brief but memorable role, adding a touch of humor to the drama.
- Actress Sujatha, who played the haughty mother Thilakavathy, was known for her strong character roles and was much older than her on-screen daughter in real life.
- The film's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja became popular, with the song 'Kannae Pesum' achieving classic status for its melodious composition.
- Director S. P. Muthuraman and actor Mohan collaborated frequently, and this film followed their successful partnership in movies like 'Nenjathai Killathe'.
- The conflict involving skin complexion mentioned in the plot was a subtle social commentary on colorism, a topic rarely addressed directly in mainstream films of that era.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Puthukavithai
Actor-Composer58 films →
Director-Composer43 films →
Actor-Composer33 films →
Director-Actor23 films →
Actor-Actor8 films →
Director-Actor4 films →
Actor-Producer2 films →
Music Composer-Producer2 films →



