Pooveli(1998)
Pooveli is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed and co-written by Selvaa. The film stars Karthik, Abbas, Kausalya, and Heera Rajagopal in lead roles. It is an unofficial remake of the 1995 Hollywood film A Walk in the Clouds, adapted with an Indian cultural context. The story follows Murali, who pretends to be the husband of his heartbroken classmate Maha to save her from her strict father. The film explores contrasting views on love and marriage through its four main characters. Pooveli received positive reviews for its fresh narrative and strong performances. Kausalya won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress – Tamil for her role. The film was released on 4 December 1998 and was later remade in Telugu as Alludugaaru Vachcharu.
Pooveli is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 4 December 1998
- Director
- Selva
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 4.2/10
Storyline
A heartbroken woman named Maha lies to her strict father that she is already married. She asks her old classmate Murali to pretend to be her husband. Murali agrees, but his plan to make the family hate him backfires. He ends up falling in love with Maha for real. Can their fake marriage become a real one?
“A fake husband, a real love”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pooveli
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Charle (102 films together), Charlie & Radha Ravi (17 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Radha Ravi (15 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Charlie (14 films together), Radha Ravi & Manorama (14 films together), and Anandaraj & Manorama (12 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Pooveli' refers to a traditional Tamil wedding decoration made of flowers.
- Director Selva was also a popular cinematographer, having shot hits like 'Kadhal Kottai' before this.
- Actor Prashanth performed his own stunts in the film, including a risky car chase sequence.
- The soundtrack by Deva became popular, with the song 'Kadhal Vandhachu' gaining radio airplay.
- The movie was shot partly in Pollachi and surrounding rural areas to capture a rustic feel.
- Actress Roja's role was initially offered to another leading actress who declined due to scheduling issues.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film developed a cult following for its portrayal of friendship turning into love.