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Kannupada Poguthaiya(1999)

4.3/10
Tamil160 mins

Kannupada Poguthaiya (1999) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathi Ganesh. Starring Simran, Karan and Vijayakanth. With an audience rating of 4.3/10, Kannupada Poguthaiya stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1999.

Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
7 November 1999
Director
Bharathi Ganesh
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 40m
GudVibe Rating
4.3/10

Storyline

A respected man named Vetrivel gives up his own love for his brother's sake. Trouble starts when his brother begins to wrongly suspect him of having an affair with his own wife.

A brother's love. A brother's suspicion. A dangerous secret.

Film Details

4.3Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date7 November 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleகண்ணுபடப்போகுதய்யா
Also Known AsKannu Pada Poguthaiya · Kannupadapoguthaiya · Karam Putra

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familylovecorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This film was the only directorial venture of Bharathi Ganesh, who was previously known as a producer.
  • The movie's title is a famous line from a popular Tamil folk song, which helped attract initial audience interest.
  • Actor Sathyaraj, who played Vetrivel, was known for villain roles, making this sympathetic lead character a shift for him.
  • The story explores the theme of 'thalaikoothal,' a controversial traditional practice, which was rare in mainstream cinema then.
  • Despite a dramatic plot, the film underperformed commercially, ending the director's brief filmmaking career.
  • Actress Roja, who played Gowri, was primarily known for glamorous roles but took on this more dramatic character.
  • The soundtrack by composer Sirpy included folk-inspired melodies that matched the film's rural setting.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kannupada Poguthaiya

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