Poovellam Kettuppar(1999)
Poovellam Kettuppar is a 1999 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy musical film written and directed by Vasanth. The film stars Suriya and Jyothika in the lead roles, with Vijayakumar, Nassar, Vadivelu, and Ambika in supporting roles. The story follows two feuding music directors whose children fall in love and must find a way to unite their families. The film is notable for its lighthearted tone, strong performances, and a hit soundtrack composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, which marked a breakthrough in his career. Critics praised the direction and humour, though the film underperformed domestically due to poor publicity. It was released on 6 August 1999.
Quick Facts
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- Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 6 August 1999
- Director
- Vasanth
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- Rating
- 5.4/10
Storyline
Krishna and Janaki fall in love during a college tour. But their fathers are bitter rivals who hate each other. To win their families' approval, the couple pretends to be a driver and a nurse. They must heal old wounds and bring their fathers together before they can marry.
“Love asks the flowers for permission.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Poovellam Kettuppar
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Nassar (24 films together), Vadivelu & Vijayakumar (22 films together), Nassar & Delhi Ganesh (21 films together), Nassar & Yuvan Shankar Raja (19 films together), Vadivelu & Kovai Sarala (18 films together), and Vadivelu & Madhan Bob (16 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'The One Who Tied the Bell', referencing a Tamil proverb about taking responsibility.
- Director Vasanth originally planned to cast a different lead actress but chose Jyothika after seeing her screen test.
- This was one of the earliest Tamil films to prominently feature a song sequence shot in Switzerland.
- Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja was only about 20 years old when he composed the film's popular musical score.
- The movie's conflict between two families is loosely inspired by classic Tamil folk storytelling traditions.
- A key comedy scene involving a mistaken identity was largely improvised by the supporting actors during filming.
- Despite being a romance, the film includes a cameo by a popular comedian known for his roles in action films.