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Karpura Mullai(1991)

Tamil150 mins

Karpoora Mullai is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Fazil. The film stars Raja, Amala, and Srividya in lead roles. It was simultaneously shot in Malayalam as Ente Sooryaputhrikku. The story follows Maya, an adopted college student who discovers her biological mother is a famous singer. Maya's search for identity and acceptance drives the emotional narrative. The film features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with songs like 'Karpoora Mullai' and 'Poonkaaviyam' becoming popular. Critics praised the film for its balanced tone between vibrant energy and serious drama. The film was released in 1991 and is available on YouTube.

Director:Fazil
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
19 April 1991
Director
Fazil
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
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Storyline

Maya is a college troublemaker who is shocked to learn she is adopted. She sets out to find her real mother, a famous singer named Vasundhara Devi. But her mother refuses to accept her at first. Maya must win her mother's love while also dealing with a budding romance with Dr. Srinivas. Her journey leads to tragedy and a shocking revelation about her father.

A daughter's search for her mother's love.

Film Details

150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date19 April 1991

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Karpura Mullai

Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Vijayakumar (44 films together), Ilayaraja & Srividya (33 films together), Vijayakumar & Srividya (16 films together), Ilayaraja & Raja (10 films together), Ilayaraja & Fazil (9 films together), and Ilayaraja & Amala (9 films together).

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