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Poonthottam(1998)

6.5/10
Tamil mins

Poonthottam (1998) is a Tamil film directed by Kalanjiyam. Starring Manivannan, M. N. Nambiar and Manorama. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Poonthottam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1998.

Director:Kalanjiyam
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 July 1998
Director
Kalanjiyam
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A garden where love and danger bloom.

Film Details

6.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date10 July 1998
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
familycorruptionjusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Poonthottam' translates to 'Flower Garden', reflecting its rural setting and themes of innocence.
  • Director Mu Kalanjiyam was primarily known as a successful film distributor before making his directorial debut with this movie.
  • Actor Murali, known for his village-centric roles, was cast to align with the film's pastoral backdrop and simple narrative.
  • The movie featured a soundtrack by composer Deva, who was at the peak of his popularity in Tamil cinema during the late 1990s.
  • Despite starring established actors like Raghuvaran, the film had a modest theatrical run and is not widely remembered today.
  • It was one of the few films where actress Vijayalakshmi played a supporting role before her career shifted primarily to television.
  • The story is noted for its melodramatic elements, common in Tamil family dramas of that era, focusing on relationships and rural life.

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