Ponnumani
| Ponnu Mani | |
|---|---|
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| Directed by | R. V. Udayakumar |
| Produced by |
J. B. Rajaravi Jegadeesh |
| Written by | Gokul Krishna (dialogues) |
| Screenplay by | R. V. Udayakumar |
| Story by | Sujatha Udayakumar |
| Starring |
Karthik Soundarya Sivakumar |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraja |
| Cinematography | Abdul Rahman |
| Edited by | B. S. Nagaraj |
Production company |
Thaai Sakthi Productions |
| Distributed by | Thaai Sakthi Productions |
Release dates | April 16, 1993 |
Running time | 149 Minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Ponnu Mani (Tamil: பொன்னுமணி) is a 1993 Tamil-language film directed by R. V. Udayakumar, starring Karthik, Soundarya and Sivakumar. It was a commercial success at the box office and received positive recognition.[1] The movie completed 100 day run in Chennai, Kovai, Madurai and got similar response in other parts of Kongu region. It was the second victory for RV.Udayakumar-Karthik duo.
Cast
Plot
Chintamani and Ponnumani are sweethearts who spend their childhood together in a village. Chintamani goes off to pursue education but she and Ponnumani remain devoted to each other. Sivakumar, who dotes on Ponnumani wants to see them happily married
It is decided that they marry once Chintamani's exams are over. Ponnumani, who has been waiting all his life for this moment sets off eagerly to receive Chintamani at the station. He is shocked to find her in a mentally unbalanced state. Later on he learns that she has been raped by a rich brat and is pregnant. Though overwhelmed with grief, he tries to arrange Chintamani's marriage with the rapist. When the latter shows no remorse for his act, and tries to kill Chintamani, Ponnumani kills him and is sentenced for 5 years
He is reunited with Chintamani ( still like with the mentality of a kid ) and her daughter.
All the characters stand out in their roles. The lighthearted moments are provided by Manorama, Goundamani, Senthil and Vadivelu
Music
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraja and lyrics were written by R. V. Udayakumar.
- Aathu Mettula - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Aadi Pattam - Mano
- Adiye Vanjikodi - Ilaiyaraaja
- Anba Sumanthu - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Nenjukkule Innarendru - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki
- Nenjukkule (sad) - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Sindhu Nathi Seemane - S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
Awards
Karthik won a Filmfare Best Actor Award for his role in the film.
References
External links
- Ponnumani at the Internet Movie Database
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