Portar Ponnusami(1979)
Portar Ponnusami is a 1979 Tamil-language drama film directed by Amirtham. The lead role of Ponnusami is played by Kamal Haasan. The film follows a poor porter who works at a bus stand in a small Tamil Nadu town. He falls in love with a wealthy city girl named Meena. The story centers on his struggle to overcome class barriers and win her hand. The film is notable for its realistic portrayal of working-class life and its emotional depth. It received positive reviews for Kamal Haasan's performance and the director's sensitive handling of social issues. The film was released in 1979 in theaters across Tamil Nadu.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1979
- Director
- Adiyar
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A poor porter named Ponnusami works hard at a bus stand to support his mother. He falls in love with Meena, a rich girl from the city. Her wealthy father opposes their relationship. Ponnusami must fight against class prejudice and prove his worth to win her love.
“Love knows no class”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Portar Ponnusami
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Thengai Srinivasan (57 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Srividya (13 films together), and Srividya & Thengai Srinivasan (7 films together).