Poomani(1996)
Poomani is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by M. Kalanjiyam in his directorial debut. The film stars Murali, Devayani, Prakash Raj, and Reshma in lead roles. The story follows Poomani, a kind-hearted man who marries his brother's abandoned bride to save her from social shame. Set in a rural Tamil village, the narrative explores themes of sacrifice, family honor, and the slow growth of love. The film won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer. It was produced by G. V. Anandan and released in 1996.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 6 November 1996
- Director
- Mu. Kalanjiyam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
When Thangamani flees on his wedding day, his younger brother Poomani marries the abandoned bride Vijaya. Vijaya resents Poomani and refuses to accept him. As Poomani patiently tries to win her trust, Thangamani returns and plots to destroy their relationship.
“A brother's sacrifice. A bride's hatred.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Poomani
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Ilayaraja (41 films together), Ilayaraja & Vinu Chakravarthy (34 films together), Ilayaraja & Murali (22 films together), Manivannan & Vinu Chakravarthy (20 films together), Prakash Raj & Ilayaraja (14 films together), and Devayani & Manivannan (13 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, Mu Kalanjiyam, was also a well-known Tamil novelist and short story writer.
- This movie was one of the few 1990s Tamil films where the hero, played by Vijayakanth, marries his brother's runaway bride.
- Actress Roja, who played Vijaya, was a popular pairing with Vijayakanth in several action films during that era.
- The story explores the traditional Tamil village setting and family honor, common themes in 1990s Tamil cinema.
- The film's music was composed by Sirpy, a frequent collaborator with actor Vijayakanth in the 1990s.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the film did not achieve major commercial success compared to other Vijayakanth films of the time.
- The title 'Poomani' refers to the protagonist's name, which is a traditional Tamil name meaning 'flower-like' or 'precious'.