Ponnumani(1993)
Tamil149 mins
Ponnumani (1993) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by R. V. Udayakumar. Starring Sivakumar, Karthik Muthuraman and Karthik.
Director:R. V. Udayakumar
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 16 April 1993
- Director
- R. V. Udayakumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 29m 0
Storyline
Ponnumani and Chinthamani are in love and plan to marry after she finishes her studies in the city. When she returns, he finds her at the railway station in a severe state of mental distress. Their future together is suddenly thrown into uncertainty.
“A love tested by a mind lost in the city.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
149Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date16 April 1993
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilysurvivalidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film was inspired by a real-life incident of a mentally disturbed woman at a railway station, which director R. V. Udayakumar read about in a newspaper.
- This was one of the earliest films for actress Roja, who played Chinthamani, shortly after her debut in the blockbuster 'Chinna Thambi'.
- The movie's title 'Ponnumani' refers to the male lead's name, which is relatively rare in Tamil cinema where titles often feature the heroine's name.
- Composer Deva, known for fast-paced numbers, created a softer, more melancholic soundtrack to suit the film's tragic love story.
- The film was shot extensively in and around Theni district, using its natural landscapes to contrast the village innocence with the city's harsh impact.
- Despite its dramatic plot, the film did not perform well commercially, overshadowed by bigger action and family dramas of the early 1990s.
- Actor Napoleon, who played Ponnumani, was primarily known for villain roles, making this sympathetic lead character a notable shift in his career at the time.
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