Poovilangu
1984 Indian film
- 23 March 1984 (1984-03-23)
Running time
Poovilangu 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).[citation needed]
Plot
Cast
- Murali as Pandiyan
- Kuyili as Saraswathi
- Mohan as Senthil
- Mohanapriya as Priya
- Senthamarai as Raja Manikkam
- Charle
- Radha Ravi
- Kallapetti Singaram
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, who went on to become a popular television actor, also made his acting debut in the film and his performance in the film earned him the sobriquet Poovilangu Mohan.[5]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Vairamuthu.[6][7]
| 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 | ||
Reception
Jayamanmadhan of Kalki appreciated the film for various aspects, including way the characters were developed without any confusion, and the screenplay.[8]
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.
- ^ "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
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Films directed by Ameerjan
- Poovilangu (1984)
- Pudhiavan (1984)
- Nenjathai Allitha (1984)
- Elan Kandru (1985)
- Dharma Pathini (1986)
- Natpu (1986)
- Odangal (1986)
- Thulasi (1987)
- Vanna Kanavugal (1987)
- Uzhaithu Vaazha Vendum (1988)
- Siva (1989)
- Thai Maasam Poo Vaasam (1990)
- Unnai Solli Kutramillai (1990)
- Kurumbukkaran (1991)
- Vanakkam Vathiyare (1991)
- Chinna Chinna Kannile (2000)
- Kadhal Saregama (2004)
