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Chithirai Pookal(1991)

Tamil140 mins

Chithirai Pookkal is a 1991 Tamil-language romance film directed by Kanmani Subbu. The film stars newcomers Jayanthkumar and Vinodhini in lead roles, with R. Sarathkumar, Radha Ravi, and Charle in supporting parts. The story follows Hari and Bharathi, two young people who fall in love while on holiday in Ooty but face opposition from their families. When they elope and attempt suicide, a retired military officer named Johnson David rescues them. The film was shot in Munnar and Ooty. It received a mixed review from Kalki magazine, which called it lightweight humor. The film failed at the box office, causing losses for its producer Thamizhmani. It was released on 23 February 1991.

Director:Kanmani Subbu
Filmed In:Munnar, Ooty
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
23 February 1991
Director
Kanmani Subbu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
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Storyline

Hari and Bharathi meet while on holiday in Ooty and fall in love. Their families reject their relationship. The young couple decides to elope but soon finds themselves lost and hopeless. A retired military officer named Johnson David saves them and gives them a second chance at life.

Love blooms in the hills of Ooty

Film Details

140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date23 February 1991
Filmed InMunnar, Ooty

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Chithirai Pookal

Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Radha Ravi (17 films together), Charlie & Vinu Chakravarthy (17 films together), Radha Ravi & S. S. Chandran (17 films together), Kovai Sarala & S. S. Chandran (15 films together), Radha Ravi & Vinu Chakravarthy (13 films together), and S. S. Chandran & Vinu Chakravarthy (11 films together).

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