Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu(1991)
'Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu' is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Bharathiraja. The cast includes Rahul, Sukanya, Ram Arjun, Rudhra, Napoleon, and Renuka. The story follows a mother and her two sons who return to their village to reclaim their house from a cruel headman. The headman, Sankaralingam, uses debt and fear to control the villagers. The film explores themes of land ownership, revenge, and family loyalty. It marked the acting debut of Napoleon and Sukanya. The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film received positive reviews for its performances and direction. Sukanya won the Cinema Express Award for Best New Face Actress. The film was released on 15 March 1991.
Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube.
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- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 15 March 1991
- Director
- Bharathiraja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A mother returns to her village with her two sons after fifteen years. She wants to repay an old debt and reclaim the house that was stolen from her family. The village headman, who murdered her husband, will do anything to stop her. The elder son works the land while the younger son falls in love with the headman's daughter. The family must fight for justice and their home.
“A mother's revenge, a village's freedom”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pudhu Nellu Pudhu Naathu
Cast reunions in this film: Bharathiraja & Ilayaraja (21 films together), Bharathiraja & B. Kannan (17 films together), Ilayaraja & Sukanya (15 films together), Ilayaraja & Napoleon (14 films together), Ilayaraja & B. Kannan (9 films together), and Bharathiraja & R. Selvaraj (5 films together).
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.