Thottal Poo Malarum(2007)
Thottal Poo Malarum is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language romantic musical film directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Sakthi Vasu in his acting debut alongside Gowri Munjal, with Raj Kiran in a supporting role. The story follows a poor college student who falls in love with a wealthy classmate, facing opposition from the girl's mother. The film is known for its melodic soundtrack, particularly the song 'Arabu Naadu', which gained popularity. It received mixed reviews but was noted for launching Sakthi Vasu's career. The film was released in theaters in 2007.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 3 August 2007
- Director
- P. Vasu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A happy-go-lucky college student named Sakthi falls in love with his wealthy classmate Nandhini. But Nandhini's mother, a proud businesswoman, refuses to accept a poor boy for her daughter. Sakthi must fight against class prejudice and family pressure to win his love. Will his sincerity be enough to break the barriers of wealth?
“Love blooms when you least expect it”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Thottal Poo Malarum
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Nassar (24 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Nassar (19 films together), Nassar & Yuvan Shankar Raja (19 films together), Santhanam & Nassar (18 films together), Vadivelu & Madhan Bob (16 films together), and Santhanam & Yuvan Shankar Raja (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'Flowers Bloom in the North,' a poetic phrase not directly explained in the plot.
- This was the second collaboration between director P. Vasu and actor Bharath, following their hit film 'Chandramukhi'.
- Actress Priyamani, who played the female lead, was simultaneously shooting for her National Award-winning role in 'Paruthiveeran'.
- The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Nasser in a pivotal role as the heroine's strict father.
- A major action sequence was filmed at the historic Vellore Fort, a location not commonly used in Tamil cinema at the time.
- The soundtrack by Vidyasagar included a remix of the classic Ilaiyaraaja song 'Poo Malarnthida' from the 1983 film 'Mann Vasanai'.
- Despite its action-romance genre, the film underperformed at the box office compared to the team's previous blockbuster.