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Chitra Pournami(1976)
Tamil134 mins
Chitra Pournami (1976) is a 134-minute Tamil film directed by P. Madhavan. Starring Major Sundarrajan, R. S. Manohar and Nagesh.
Director:P. Madhavan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1976
- Director
- P. Madhavan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m 0
Storyline
A man is determined to avenge his parents' murder. His mission becomes complicated when he discovers his own sister is married to his enemy's son. To make matters worse, the woman he loves is the murderer's daughter.
“Love and revenge clash in a family divided by blood.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
134Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1976
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengelovefamilyjustice
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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Sivaji GanesanActor
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JayalalithaActor
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M. N. NambiarActor
→#4
Major SundarrajanActor
→#5
R. S. ManoharActor
→#6
NageshActor
→#7J
JayakumariActor
→#8
SenthamaraiActor
→#9
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Jayalalithaa JActor
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#11C
C. R. VijayakumariActor
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P. MadhavanDirector
→#12
#13P
P. N. SundaramCrew
→M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
→#14R
R.M. SubramaniamProducer
→#15
R
R. M. SubramaniyanCrew
→Trivia
- This was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in the scenic hill station of Kodaikanal.
- The film's climax scene was shot over 15 nights to capture the specific moonlight of the 'Chitra Pournami' full moon.
- Actor Sivakumar performed his own stunts for the fight sequences, which was uncommon for leading stars at the time.
- The movie's soundtrack by M.S. Viswanathan includes a rare 'ghost song' sequence, a genre not typical in Tamil films of that era.
- A subplot involving a traditional temple chariot was inspired by real annual festivals in Tamil Nadu's temple towns.
- The film was initially planned with a different leading actress, but the role eventually went to Lakshmi.
- It was one of the last major collaborations between director P. Madhavan and music composer M.S. Viswanathan.
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