Poojaikku Vandha Malar(1965)
'Poojaikku Vandha Malar' is a 1965 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film produced and directed by Muktha Srinivasan. It stars Gemini Ganesan, Savithri, R. Muthuraman, and Nagesh in lead roles. The story follows two close friends who become enemies after a workplace misunderstanding, and one friend's sister who fights to marry the man she loves despite family conflict. The film was written by K. Balachander, who later became a renowned filmmaker. The Indian Express called it a 'mixed bunch, mildly fragrant' and praised Nagesh's comedy performance. The soundtrack, composed by Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, features the popular song 'Maiyendhum Vizhiyodu'. The film was released on 12 March 1965 and emerged a commercial success.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1965
- Director
- Mukta V. Srinivasan
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
Suresh and Ravi are best friends until a misunderstanding at work turns them into enemies. Suresh falls in love with Chitra, unaware she is Ravi's sister. When he discovers the truth, he breaks up with her. But Chitra refuses to give up and moves into his house, determined to win him back.
“A flower that blooms through thorns.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Poojaikku Vandha Malar
Cast reunions in this film: Nagesh & M. S. Viswanathan (108 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Gemini Ganesan (27 films together), Nagesh & Gemini Ganesan (25 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Mukta V. Srinivasan (17 films together), Mukta V. Srinivasan & Muktha Films (17 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & Muktha Films (9 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'The Flower That Came for Worship', which is a poetic reference to the heroine's character.
- This was one of the rare films where popular comedian Nagesh played a relatively serious role instead of his usual comic parts.
- The movie features music by the legendary duo Viswanathan–Ramamoorthy, but it did not produce a major hit song like many of their other films.
- Actress Manimala, who played a key role, was primarily known as a classical dancer and had a limited film career.
- Director Muktha Srinivasan was also a successful producer and co-founded the famous Muktha Films studio.
- The film's conflict between friends as boss and employee reflected common workplace tensions in the growing corporate culture of 1960s India.
- Despite starring major stars like Gemini Ganesan and Savitri, the film is not as widely remembered today as their other collaborations from the same period.