Poovilangu
| Poovilangu | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Directed by | Ameerjan |
| Screenplay by | Ameerjan |
| Based on | Prema Parva by B. L. Venu |
| Produced by | K. Balachander Rajam Balachander Pushpa Kandasamy |
| Starring | Murali Kuyili |
| Cinematography | R. Raghunatha Reddy |
| Edited by | S. S. Nazir |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | |
Release date |
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Running time | 145 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Poovilangu (transl. Floral cuff) is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Ameerjan, starring Murali and Kuyili, the latter in her acting debut. It was released on 23 March 1984.[1] The film is a remake of the Kannada film Prema Parva (1983). This film is the acting debut of Mohan who became known as Poovilangu Mohan after acting in this film.
Plot
Cast
- Murali as Pandiyan
- Kuyili as Saraswathi
- Senthamarai as Raja
- Kallapetti Singaram
- Radha Ravi
- T. S. Babumohan as Senthil
- T. Charle
- Mohanapriya as Priya
Production
Poovilangu marked the directorial debut of Ameerjan who earlier assisted K. Balachander.[2] The film marked the acting debuts of Murali (in Tamil) and Kuyili.[3][4] Mohan became known as Poovilangu Mohan after acting in this film.[5] The filming began at Kerala Redfort.[6]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Vairamuthu.[7][8]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aathadi Paavadai" | Ilaiyaraaja | 4:58 |
| 2. | "Kannil Edho Minnal" | K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki | 4:29 |
| 3. | "Love Me Love Me Love Me" | Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:33 |
| 4. | "Pottaene Poovilangu" | S. Janaki | 4:12 |
| Total length: | 18:12 | ||
Critical reception
Jayamanmadhan of Kalki appreciated the film for various aspects, including way the characters were developed without any confusion, and the screenplay.[9]
References
- ^ "பூவிலங்கு / Poovilangu (1984)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 19 November 2023. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ "Filmmaker Ameerjan dies". The Hindu. 18 March 2015. Archived from the original on 8 September 2020. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
- ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (29 April 2010). "Grill Mill – Kuyili". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 19 October 2014. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
- ^ Kannan, Ramya; Ashok Kumar, S. R. (8 September 2010). "Tamil actor Murali dies of heart attack". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 7 December 2013. Retrieved 25 February 2016.
- ^ Kumar, S. R Ashok (5 August 2010). "Grill Mill: Poovilangu Mohan". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 August 2021. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ பாலுமணி (30 January 1984). "பாலசந்தரின் புது படங்கள்". Anna (in Tamil). p. 3. Archived from the original on 23 June 2025. Retrieved 23 June 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Poo Vilangu Tamil FIlm EP VInyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 25 February 2022. Retrieved 25 February 2022.
- ^ "Poovilangu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (15 April 1984). "பூவிலங்கு". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 81. Archived from the original on 7 April 2023. Retrieved 7 April 2023 – via Internet Archive.
External links
- Poovilangu at IMDb