Pudhupatti Ponnuthayi(1994)
Pudhupatti Ponnuthayi is a 1994 Tamil-language drama film directed by N.K. Viswanathan. The cast includes Napoleon, Rudra, Radhika Sarathkumar, and Vijayakumar. The story is set in the village of Pudhupatti and follows a poor young woman forced into marriage with a wealthy landlord. She endures abuse and loss before taking revenge. The film is known for its raw portrayal of rural poverty and gender oppression. It was released on January 1, 1994 in India.
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- Theatrical Release
- 15 July 1994
- Director
- N. K. Viswanathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 1.0/10
Storyline
A poor village girl named Ponnuthayi falls in love with a laborer named Muthu. Her family forces her to marry a rich, cruel landlord instead. She suffers abuse and tries to escape. After her lover is killed, she plots a deadly revenge.
“Love lost. Freedom found. But at what cost?”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pudhupatti Ponnuthayi
Cast reunions in this film: Raadhika Sarathkumar & Ilayaraja (44 films together), Ilayaraja & Napoleon (14 films together), and Ilayaraja & N. K. Viswanathan (4 films together).
Trivia
- This film was the debut of actress Ashwini, who later became known for her work in Tamil television serials.
- Director N. K. Vishwanathan was primarily known as a successful cinematographer before turning to direction.
- The movie's title references a village name, a common trope in Tamil cinema of that era for rural-based stories.
- Actor Napoleon, who plays a supporting role, was at an early stage of his career, often cast in antagonistic parts.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Deva, a prolific music director for many low-budget films in the 1990s.
- It is an example of the small-town family dramas that were popular in Tamil cinema during the mid-1990s.
- The veteran actor V.K. Ramasamy, known for his character roles, provided a seasoned presence in the cast.