Nalla Kaalam Poranthachu(1990)
Nalla Kaalam Poranthachu is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by T. P. Gajendran. The film stars Prabhu, Rajesh, Ramya Krishnan, and Sujatha in lead roles, with Senthil, Anandaraj, and Delhi Ganesh in supporting parts. The story follows Muthu, a young man who discovers his father Asogan is alive and on death row for a murder he did not commit. Muthu helps his father escape prison and sets out to prove his innocence while also arranging a cornea transplant for his blind mother. The film was released on 14 January 1990 alongside another Prabhu starrer. Critics noted it was watchable despite logical flaws and artificial sets, and praised its optimistic title.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 1990
- Director
- T. P. Gajendran
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Muthu learns his father Asogan is alive and sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit. Determined to save him, Muthu helps his father escape prison. Now fugitives, they must find the real killer while the police hunt them down. Muthu's blind mother also needs a life-changing surgery. Can one son save his entire family?
“A son's love can break any chain”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Nalla Kaalam Poranthachu
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Delhi Ganesh (22 films together), Shankar & Sankar Ganesh (22 films together), Senthil & Sankar Ganesh (19 films together), Senthil & Anandaraj (17 films together), Prabhu & Senthil (16 films together), and Senthil & Pandu (15 films together).
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.