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Kunguma Pottu Gounder(2001)

6.5/10
Tamil154 mins

Kunguma Pottu Gounder (2001) is a 154-minute Tamil film directed by G. Sai Suresh. Starring Goundamani, Rambha and Kausalya. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Kunguma Pottu Gounder stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2001.

Director:G. Sai Suresh
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
8 June 2001
Director
G. Sai Suresh
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 34m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A man wants to get his son into a good school. His plan hits a snag when his wife sees him with another woman, who is pretending to be the boy's mother to help with the application.

A father's school plan needs a fake mom.

Film Details

6.5Rating
154Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date8 June 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKunguma Pottu Goundar

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovecorruption
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Suraj is better known as a popular comedian in Tamil cinema, and this was one of his few directorial ventures.
  • The movie's plot revolves around school admission struggles, a very relatable topic in India that mirrored real societal pressures.
  • Actor Vivek, who plays a supporting role, was known for his comedy tracks and social messages, which are present in this film too.
  • The title 'Kunguma Pottu Gounder' refers to a traditional vermilion mark worn by men from the Gounder community, hinting at the protagonist's background.
  • The film released during a period when family comedies starring actors like Prabhu, who plays the lead, were common in Tamil cinema.
  • Actress Roja plays the educated woman who helps the protagonist, a role type she often portrayed in comedies of that era.
  • The soundtrack was composed by S. A. Rajkumar, a frequent collaborator on many Prabhu-starring films in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kunguma Pottu Gounder

Frequently Asked Questions