Pondatti Sonna Ketkkanum(1991)
'Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum' (1991) is a Tamil-language comedy-drama film written and directed by V. Sekhar. It stars Bhanupriya, Chandrasekhar, Goundamani, and Manorama in lead roles. The story follows three daughters-in-law who suffer under a strict, male-chauvinist father-in-law and his wife. When the family plans to kill a mute daughter-in-law, the women unite to reform their husbands and in-laws. The film blends humour with a strong message about gender equality. Manorama won the Cinema Express Award for Best Comedy Actress for her performance. The movie was a commercial success, running for over 100 days in theatres. It was released on 28 November 1991.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 28 November 1991
- Director
- V. Shekar
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Three women live in constant fear under their cruel father-in-law and mother-in-law. Their husbands never defend them. When a mute daughter-in-law is threatened with death, the women decide to rebel. They stop obeying orders and demand respect. The men must choose between their old ways and saving their family.
“Obey your wife for a happy life”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pondatti Sonna Ketkkanum
Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Bhanupriya (6 films together), Charlie & V. Shekar (5 films together), Charlie & Chandrabose (4 films together), and V. Shekar & Chandrabose (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a popular Tamil proverb that means 'A wife's words must be listened to.'
- Director V. Sekhar was known for his comedy films and often worked with actor Goundamani.
- Actress Radhika played the mother-in-law, a role contrasting her usual glamorous parts at the time.
- The movie was released during a wave of Tamil films focusing on women's issues in family settings.
- It features comedy scenes written by Crazy Mohan, a famous playwright for actor Kamal Haasan.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but it is not one of his most famous works.
- Some scenes were shot in a single large house set to emphasize the family's cramped living situation.