Pattukku Naan Adimai(1990)
Paattukku Naan Adimai is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Shanmugapriyan. The film stars Ramarajan, Rekha, Khushbu, and Ravichandran in lead roles. The story follows Paneer, a village singer who falls in love with Sandhya, the illegitimate daughter of a wealthy village president. After a failed elopement, Paneer moves to Madras and becomes a famous singer, while Sandhya faces threats from her stepfamily. The film features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja with seven songs. It was released on 23 February 1990.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 February 1990
- Director
- Shanmuga Priyan
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A village singer named Paneer falls in love with Sandhya, a rich man's daughter. When their families oppose them, they plan to elope. But Sandhya doesn't show up, and Paneer leaves heartbroken to Madras. There, he becomes a famous singer while Sandhya fights for her life and love.
“A song for every heartbreak.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pattukku Naan Adimai
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Goundamani (80 films together), Goundamani & Ilayaraja (75 films together), Senthil & Ilayaraja (72 films together), Ilayaraja & Manorama (60 films together), Senthil & Manorama (41 films together), and Goundamani & Manorama (40 films together).
Trivia
- This was the only Tamil film directed by Shanmuga Priyan, who was primarily known as a successful cinematographer.
- The film's music composer Gangai Amaran reused his own tune from the 1982 film 'Auto Raja' for a song in this movie.
- Actress Radha, who played the lead, was at the peak of her career and chose this family drama after a series of glamorous roles.
- The movie's title translates to 'I am a slave to the song,' highlighting the musician hero's central struggle.
- It was released during a period when Tamil cinema was shifting from family dramas to more action-oriented scripts.
- A key filming location was the then-popular AVM Studios, a major hub for Tamil film production at the time.
- The film is not widely available on modern streaming platforms, making it a lesser-seen work from its era.