Pongadi Neengalum Unga Kaadhalum(2014)
Pongadi Neengalum Unga Kaadhalum is a 2014 Tamil-language satirical drama film. It marks the directorial debut of Ramakrishnan, who also stars in the lead role. Athmiya plays a key supporting character. The film intercuts two stories about women whose trust in men leads to tragedy. A police officer's daughter commits suicide after being date raped. Simultaneously, a wealthy woman named Divya pursues a petty thief, ignoring all warnings. The movie uses dark humor to critique blind romantic faith. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its intent but noted flaws in execution. The film was released in theaters in 2014 and later made available on YouTube.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 25 April 2014
- Director
- Ramakrishnan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A rich young woman named Divya falls for a petty thief. She chases him despite his criminal life. Meanwhile, a cop's daughter kills herself after being date raped. Both stories explore what happens when women trust the wrong men.
“Trust is a dangerous game”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pongadi Neengalum Unga Kaadhalum
Cast reunions in this film: Jayaprakash & Imman Annachi (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a direct reference to a popular 1970s Tamil song by Ilaiyaraaja, which adds a layer of nostalgic irony to the modern story.
- Director Ramakrishnan primarily worked as an assistant director for over a decade before making this, his debut feature film.
- The movie faced censorship delays due to its bold plot involving date rape and a police cover-up, which was considered sensitive at the time.
- Actor Aadukalam Naren, who plays a key supporting role, was cast largely for his ability to portray intense, authoritative characters.
- Despite its serious themes, the film incorporates elements of a romantic subplot to blend genres, which was a marketing strategy to attract wider audiences.
- The soundtrack by composer S. Thaman includes a re-recording of the classic title song, modernized with contemporary instrumentation.
- The film's release coincided with a wave of smaller-budget Tamil thrillers, but it struggled to find a wide theatrical audience.