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Nalla Kaalam Poranthachu(1990)

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Nalla Kaalam Poranthachu (1990) is a Tamil film directed by T. P. Gajendran. Starring Rajesh, Babu and Anandaraj.

Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 January 1990
Director
T. P. Gajendran
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A man tries to save his blind mother with a transplant. He then learns his father, who he thought was dead, is actually alive and on death row.

A son's sacrifice uncovers a father's hidden fate.

Film Details

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Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 January 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsNalla Kaalam Poranthachu

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familysurvivaljusticeidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the first film produced by actor-director T. P. Gajendran's own production company, Gajendra Cine Arts.
  • The film's plot about a father on death row is loosely inspired by real-life legal delays in capital punishment cases in India.
  • Composer Shankar–Ganesh, known for their work in the 1980s, provided the music, but the soundtrack did not achieve major commercial success.
  • Actress Radha Ravi, who plays a key supporting role, is the elder brother of popular actor Radhika Sarathkumar.
  • The movie's title translates to 'A Good Time Has Dawned', which contrasts ironically with its serious prison and family drama themes.
  • A significant portion of the film was shot in and around Chennai's old Central Prison at Puzhal, which was still in use at the time.
  • Despite its dramatic premise, the film had a limited theatrical run and is not widely remembered among major 1990s Tamil dramas.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Nalla Kaalam Poranthachu

Karuppatti-Uma's Father22 films
Original Music Composer-Music Composer22 films
Karuppatti-Music Composer19 films
Actor-Karuppatti16 films
Karuppatti-Actor15 films
Music Composer-Asogan13 films
Music Composer-Shenbagam11 films
Actor-Shenbagam9 films
Karuppatti-Shenbagam9 films
Uma's Father-Music Composer8 films
Karuppatti-Asogan7 films
Karuppatti-Original Music Composer6 films
Actor-Uma's Father6 films

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