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Niram Maaratha Pookkal(1979)

7.5/10
Tamil mins

Niram Maaratha Pookkal (1979) is a Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Rati Agnihotri, Radikaa Sarathkumar and P. S. Nivas. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Niram Maaratha Pookkal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1979.

Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1979
Director
Bharathiraja
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A wealthy woman named Radhika falls in love with and marries a poor man named Sudhakar. Her happiness is destroyed when he runs away with a large sum of money shortly after their wedding.

Love turned to lies, and a fortune vanished overnight.

Film Details

7.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1979
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsNiram Maratha Pookal

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
lovebetrayalcorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the first Tamil film to feature a helicopter chase scene.
  • The film's title translates to 'Flowers That Do Not Fade', symbolising the lead character's enduring love.
  • Director Bharathiraja chose the lead actress, Radhika, after seeing her in a college play.
  • The movie was shot in many real village locations to show authentic rural life.
  • It was one of the earliest Tamil films to show a bold romantic scene in a waterfall.
  • The story was inspired by real-life reports of fraud marriages in that era.
  • The film's music by Ilaiyaraaja became very popular, especially the song 'Kaatril Enthan'.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Niram Maaratha Pookkal

Frequently Asked Questions