Poottadha Poottukal(1980)
Poottaatha Poottukkal is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Mahendran. It stars Jayan and Charulata in lead roles. The film is an adaptation of Ponneelan's novel Uravugal. It follows a married couple struggling with infertility and the emotional distance that grows between them. The story is set in a small Tamil village where societal pressure adds to their pain. The film features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It was released on 9 May 1980 and failed at the box office. Critics later praised its honest portrayal of marital issues. The film is available on some streaming platforms.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1980
- Director
- J. Mahendran
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Uppuli and Kanniyamma are a married couple unable to have a child. Their love fades as Uppuli withdraws into silence. Kanniyamma feels lonely and neglected. A young man named Thyagu gives her the attention she craves. She falls for him, leading to a painful choice that breaks her marriage forever.
“When love is not enough”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Poottadha Poottukal
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & J. Mahendran (12 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'Unblossomed Buds', symbolising the couple's unfulfilled desire for a child.
- Director J. Mahendran was known for realistic films, and this was one of his few movies focusing on marital issues.
- Actress Sujatha, who played the wife, was a popular star in Tamil cinema during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, who was rising to fame in Tamil cinema at the time.
- It was released during a period when Tamil films often explored social themes rather than just action or romance.
- The movie did not achieve major commercial success but is remembered for its sensitive treatment of a delicate subject.