Ponniyin Selvan(2005)
Ponniyin Selvan is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Radha Mohan. The film stars Ravi Krishna, Gopika, Revathi, and Prakash Raj in lead roles. It tells the story of Venu, a middle-class young man whose life is dominated by an inferiority complex caused by a scar on his face. He becomes obsessed with removing the scar through plastic surgery, but his quest for a new face damages his relationships with his family and friends. The film is a simple, emotional family drama that explores themes of self-acceptance and inner beauty. It was released in Telugu as Muddula Koduku. Critics praised the film for its honest storytelling and strong performances, though some noted its leisurely pace.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 August 2005
- Director
- Radha Mohan
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Venu is a young man with a scar on his face. The scar makes him feel worthless. He believes everyone judges him for it. He decides to get plastic surgery to remove it. But the surgery costs a lot of money. To raise the cash, he takes on extra jobs and becomes cold and distant. His family and friends do not understand why he changed. Venu must learn that the real problem is not his face, but how he sees himself.
“A new face cannot fix a broken heart.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ponniyin Selvan
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Radha Mohan (9 films together), Prakash Raj & Thalaivasal Vijay (9 films together), Prakash Raj & Vidyasagar (9 films together), Prakash Raj & Mayilsamy (8 films together), Vidyasagar & Mayilsamy (8 films together), and Prakash Raj & Revathi (7 films together).
Trivia
- This film is not related to the famous historical novel 'Ponniyin Selvan' by Kalki, but shares the same title by coincidence.
- The movie was shot primarily in and around Chennai, using many real-life college and urban locations.
- Actor Prasanna, who played the lead role Venu, was early in his career and known mainly for supporting parts at the time.
- Director Radha Mohan is better known for later light-hearted comedies like 'Mozhi', making this a relatively serious early work.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar, a popular music director for Tamil films in the 2000s.
- It had a limited theatrical release and is not widely remembered compared to the director's subsequent hits.
- The story focuses on youth psychology and self-confidence, a theme the director revisited in different forms later.