Puriyaadha Pudhir(1990)
Puriyaadha Pudhir is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language mystery thriller film written and directed by K. S. Ravikumar in his directorial debut. The cast includes Rahman, Raghuvaran, R. Sarathkumar, Anand Babu, and Rekha. The story follows Geetha, a woman trapped in an abusive marriage, whose husband is murdered. An escaped convict named Raghu, her old college friend, seeks shelter in her home the same night. The police investigation uncovers multiple suspects, including Geetha, her friend Babu, and the husband's brother. The film explores themes of domestic violence, betrayal, and the search for truth. It is a remake of the 1973 Hindi film Dhund. The film received positive reviews for its tight screenplay and strong performances. It was released on March 5, 1990, in India.
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- Theatrical Release
- 7 September 1990
- Director
- K. S. Ravikumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 4.4/10
Storyline
After escaping from prison, Raghu hides in the home of his old college friend Geetha. He does not know that her abusive husband has just been murdered. As the police investigate, Geetha becomes the prime suspect. Raghu must clear her name while staying hidden. The case involves family secrets, revenge, and unexpected twists.
“Some puzzles are impossible to solve”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Puriyaadha Pudhir
Cast reunions in this film: Sarath Kumar & K. S. Ravikumar (10 films together), Sarath Kumar & S. A. Rajkumar (10 films together), Anand Babu & K. S. Ravikumar (4 films together), Sarath Kumar & Raghuvaran (3 films together), Anand Babu & S. A. Rajkumar (3 films together), and K. S. Ravikumar & S. A. Rajkumar (3 films together).
Trivia
- This was the first film directed by K. S. Ravikumar, who later became famous for many hit movies.
- The film's plot is loosely inspired by the Alfred Hitchcock thriller 'Dial M for Murder'.
- Actor Raghuvaran played the lead role, which was a shift from his usual villain characters at the time.
- The movie was shot mostly indoors and on a limited budget, giving it a stage-play feel.
- It was one of the early films for actress Kanaka, who played the female lead Geetha.
- The title 'Puriyaadha Pudhir' translates to 'The Unseen Picture' or 'The Invisible Image'.
- Despite being a thriller, the film includes a comedy track featuring actors like Senthil and Goundamani.