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Pottu Amman(2001)

6.3/10
Tamil140 mins

Pottu Amman (2001) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by Rajarathnam. Starring Roja Selvamani, Suvalakshmi and Venu. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Pottu Amman stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2001.

Director:Rajarathnam
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
9 November 2001
Director
Rajarathnam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
GudVibe Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A goddess rises. A village prays. A miracle unfolds.

Film Details

6.3Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date9 November 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMaa Durge - The Godess · Durga

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdisturbing
Themes
familyfaithjusticecorruption
Toneintense
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 15 days, a remarkably fast schedule even for a devotional film.
  • It was a bilingual release, filmed simultaneously in Tamil as 'Pottu Amman' and in Telugu as 'Rajarajeshwari'.
  • The movie's climax features a unique visual effect where the goddess's 'pottu' (forehead dot) emits laser beams.
  • Actress Khushbu played the dual role of both the goddess and a devotee, a common trope in such films.
  • The soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja became very popular, with songs playing in temples and during festivals.
  • This film is part of a wave of late-90s/early-2000s Tamil cinema focused on specific goddess figures like Mariamman.
  • It was a major commercial success, reportedly outperforming many big-star films at the time in certain regions.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pottu Amman

Frequently Asked Questions