
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu(1991)
Tamil143 mins
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu (1991) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Bharathiraja. Starring Rudra, Ram Arjun and Ashok. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1991.
Director:Bharathiraja
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 March 1991
- Director
- Bharathiraja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
Two brothers who are farmers get into a conflict with a wealthy and influential landowner.
“Two brothers fight a tyrant for their land.”
Film Details
7.4Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date15 March 1991
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familyjusticecorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.4/10Rating
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Trivia
- This film was originally planned as a Malayalam movie with director Bharathiraja and actor Mammootty, but was later made in Tamil.
- The title 'Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu' translates to 'New Paddy, New Country,' symbolizing fresh beginnings and agrarian themes.
- It features a rare collaboration where lyricists Muthulingam, Ilaiyaraaja, and Gangai Amaran all wrote songs for the same soundtrack.
- The movie was shot extensively in rural Tamil Nadu to authentically depict the lives of peasant farmers.
- Actor Napoleon, known for his villain roles, played one of the peasant brothers, showcasing a different side of his acting.
- Despite its star cast and Bharathiraja's direction, the film had a moderate box office performance compared to his earlier hits.
- The story highlights the conflict between landlords and farmers, a recurring social theme in Bharathiraja's films of that era.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
Director-Composer21 films →
Director-Cinematographer17 films →
Actor-Composer15 films →
Actor-Composer14 films →
Music Composer-Cinematographer9 films →
Director-Story5 films →
Music Composer-Story5 films →
Actor-Cinematographer3 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Director-Actor2 films →
Actor-Cinematographer2 films →
Story-Cinematographer2 films →





