Pokkisham(2009)
Pokkisham is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Cheran. The film stars Cheran, Padmapriya, and Aryan Rajesh in lead roles. The story follows Lenin, a marine engineer who falls in love with Nadira in 1970, but loses contact with her after her family moves away. Decades later, Lenin's son Mahesh discovers his father's hidden letters and sets out to deliver them to Nadira. The film is known for its slow, emotional storytelling and its focus on love that endures across time and distance. Padmapriya won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of the older Nadira. Despite critical praise for its performances, the film was a commercial failure and received mixed reviews for its pacing. The soundtrack was composed by Sabesh–Murali.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 August 2009
- Director
- Cheran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 50m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A marine engineer named Lenin falls in love with a girl named Nadira in 1970. When her family disappears suddenly, he spends his life writing letters he can never send. After Lenin's death, his son Mahesh finds the letters and travels to Malaysia to deliver them to Nadira, uncovering a love story that never ended.
“Some treasures are meant to be found.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pokkisham
Cast reunions in this film: Cheran & Vijayakumar (3 films together), and Padmapriya & Sabesh-Murali (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in real locations across India, including Calcutta, Nagore, and Chennai, to capture authentic settings.
- Director Cheran also played the lead role of Lenin, marking one of his few films where he acted and directed.
- The movie's title 'Pokkisham' means 'treasure' in Tamil, symbolizing the value of the letters exchanged between the lovers.
- It was inspired by the real-life experience of a marine engineer who communicated with his lover through handwritten letters.
- The film initially struggled at the box office but later gained a cult following for its nostalgic portrayal of romance.
- Music director Vidyasagar composed the soundtrack, which included a rare fusion of Tamil folk and orchestral styles.
- Some scenes were filmed on actual ships to depict the marine engineer's life realistically, adding to production challenges.