Kunguma Pottu Gounder(2001)
Kunguma Pottu Gounder is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Suraj under the name G. Saisuresh. The film stars Sathyaraj in a dual role alongside Rambha, with Kausalya, Karan, Mouli, and Goundamani in supporting roles. The story follows Kandasamy, a father who lies to get his son admitted to a prestigious school by hiring an educated woman to pose as his wife. The narrative explores themes of education, marital trust, and the consequences of deception. The film was noted for its comic exchanges between Sathyaraj and Goundamani, though critics found the screenplay inconsistent. It was remade in Kannada as Mutthu in 2002. The film was released on 8 June 2001.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 8 June 2001
- Director
- G. Sai Suresh
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Kandasamy is a simple father desperate to enroll his son in a good school. When the principal demands both parents be educated, Kandasamy asks a stranger to pretend to be his wife. His real wife discovers the lie, and chaos follows.
“A father's lie, a family's test”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kunguma Pottu Gounder
Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Goundamani (31 films together), Goundamani & Vinu Chakravarthy (16 films together), Pandu & Goundamani (13 films together), Sathyaraj & Vinu Chakravarthy (10 films together), Sathyaraj & Pandu (8 films together), and Pandu & Ramesh Khanna (8 films together).
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.