Thooral Ninnu Pochchu(1982)
Thooral Ninnu Pochchu is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written, directed by and starring K. Bhagyaraj. The film also stars Sulakshana as the female lead and M. N. Nambiar in a pivotal supporting role. The story is set in a traditional Tamil village and follows a young couple whose love is tested by dowry demands, family pride, and a father's stubbornness. The film is notable for its strong screenplay and emotional depth. It was a major commercial success, running for over 300 days at the Madurai Thangam theatre. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was released on 14 April 1982.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Aha, Airtel Xstream Play, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 12 April 1982
- Director
- K. Bhagyaraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Chella Durai falls in love with the shy Mangalam during their arranged marriage meeting. But her father Ponnambalam refuses to accept him due to a dowry dispute. With help from Mangalam's uncle Nambiar, Chella Durai must prove his love and win over a stubborn father before it is too late.
“Love stops when pride begins.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thooral Ninnu Pochchu
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & M. N. Nambiar (25 films together), K. Bhagyaraj & Ilayaraja (16 films together), Ilayaraja & Sulakshana (15 films together), and K. Bhagyaraj & M. N. Nambiar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Thooral Ninnu Pochu' is a famous line from a popular Tamil poem by Subramanya Bharathi.
- Director K. Bhagyaraj played the lead role himself, a common practice in many of his films from that era.
- This movie is a remake of the director's own successful Telugu film 'Mondi Ghatam' from 1982.
- The story highlights the social issue of dowry, which was a bold theme for mainstream cinema at the time.
- Comedian Goundamani, who later became a huge star, has a notable supporting role in this film.
- The song 'Kadhal Oviyam' became a major hit and is still remembered for its melody and lyrics.
- It was one of the early films to successfully blend a strong social message with commercial comedy and romance.