Pournami Naagam(2010)
Pournami Naagam is a 2010 Tamil-language drama film directed by A. Kodandarami Reddy. The film stars Karunas, Mumait Khan, and Nizhalgal Ravi in lead roles. The story revolves around a female cobra who seeks revenge after greedy humans kill her partner while trying to steal a magical stone. Set in a rural village near a forest, the narrative explores the conflict between human greed and nature. The film is notable for its moral themes and emotional storytelling. It was released in India on July 2, 2010.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 July 2010
- Director
- Yaar' Kannan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A female cobra loses her partner when greedy girls attack them for a magical stone. She follows the girls to a village and starts taking revenge on the villagers. A kind-hearted man named Karunas must find a way to calm the snake and stop the bloodshed before it is too late.
“Greed kills. Kindness heals.”
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's director Yaar Kannan was primarily known as a cinematographer and this was his only directorial venture.
- The movie was shot extensively in forest locations in Kerala to create a realistic jungle setting.
- It features a rare female-centric revenge plot in Tamil cinema where the antagonist is a supernatural cobra.
- The film's special effects for the snake sequences were done using practical effects mixed with early CGI.
- Pournami Nagam had a limited theatrical release and quickly moved to television broadcasts.
- The story draws inspiration from Tamil folklore about the 'Nagamani', a mythical gem believed to be possessed by snakes.
- Actress Monica starred in dual roles, playing both the human protagonist and the snake goddess in flashback sequences.