Karisakattu Poove(2000)
Karisakattu Poove is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Kasthuri Raja. The film stars Napoleon, Vineeth, Khushbu, and Ravali in lead roles. The story follows Pounrasu, who secretly loves his sister's daughter Nagamani, but his brother Kottaisaamy becomes engaged to her. Set in a rural Tamil village, the film explores forbidden love, family feuds, and the consequences of silence. Ilaiyaraaja composed the soundtrack, which includes seven songs. The film received negative reviews from critics, who praised only Khushbu's performance and Ilaiyaraaja's music. It was released on 23 June 2000.
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- Theatrical Release
- 10 June 2000
- Director
- Kasthuri Raja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A young man named Pounrasu returns to his village after studying in the city. He is secretly in love with his sister's daughter Nagamani. But his older brother Kottaisaamy gets engaged to her. Pounrasu must decide whether to speak up or let his silence destroy everyone.
“Love that cost everything”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Karisakattu Poove
Cast reunions in this film: Kushboo & Ilayaraja (32 films together), Ilayaraja & Napoleon (14 films together), Kushboo & Napoleon (5 films together), Kushboo & Kasthuri Raja (5 films together), Ilayaraja & Kasthuri Raja (5 films together), and Ilayaraja & Vineeth (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Karisakattu Poove' translates to 'Flower of the Karisakattu region', a poetic reference to the heroine.
- Director Kasthoori Raja is the elder brother of popular director S. A. Chandrasekhar, father of actor Vijay.
- The movie was released during a period when rural family dramas with action elements were a dominant trend in Tamil cinema.
- Actress Preetha Vijayakumar, who played the female lead, was primarily known as a child actress before this role.
- The film's music was composed by Deva, a frequent collaborator with the director during that era.
- It is noted for featuring veteran actor Vijayakumar in a key supporting role, adding star power to the cast.
- The plot revolves around the theme of 'sacrificial love', a common motif in many of Kasthoori Raja's films.