
Kannupada Poguthaiya(1999)
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.
Director:Bharathi Ganesh
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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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
Actor-Chinna102 films →
Actor-Angaala Thevar18 films →
Parvathy-Paramasivam17 films →
Actor-Angaala Thevar17 films →
Actor-Actor11 films →
Actor-Angaala Thevar10 films →
Actor-Actor10 films →
Actor-Actor9 films →
Actor-Composer9 films →
Actor-Composer8 films →
Angaala Thevar-Chinna8 films →
Actor-Ramakrishnan7 films →
Actor-Ramakrishnan6 films →
Ramakrishnan-Chinna6 films →
Parvathy-Actor5 films →
Actor-Composer5 films →
Music Composer-Angaala Thevar5 films →








