Udhiri Pookkal(1979)
Tamil mins
Udhiri Pookkal (1979) is a Tamil film directed by J. Mahendran.
Director:J. Mahendran
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 19 October 1979
- Director
- J. Mahendran
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A cruel, wealthy man uses his power to control and torment everyone around him. He makes life miserable for the entire village, including his own sick wife and children.
“A tyrant's cruelty poisons his own family.”
Film Details
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Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date19 October 1979
Also Known AsUthiripookal · Udhiri Pookal · Scattered Flowers · Udhiripookal · Udhiri Pookkal
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
corruptionfamilyjusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was based on a popular Tamil stage play of the same name, which was also written by J. Mahendran.
- Actor Sivakumar, who played the cruel landlord, was known for heroic roles, making this villainous part a major shift.
- The movie's realistic portrayal of rural oppression was considered bold and sparked much discussion upon release.
- It was one of the earliest films for actress Sujatha, who played the landlord's suffering wife.
- The title 'Uthiripookkal' translates to 'Scattered Flowers', symbolizing the broken lives in the story.
- Director J. Mahendran was also a noted writer and dialogue writer for many classic Tamil films.
- The film did not feature the typical song sequences common in Tamil cinema of that era, focusing only on drama.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Udhiri Pookkal
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