Karuvelam Pookkal is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Poomani. It was jointly produced by National Film Development Corporation of India, and Doordarshan. The film stars Nasser, Radhika, Thalaivaasal Vijay and Charle among others. The film's music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[1]
| Karuvelam Pookkal | |
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| Directed by | Poomani |
| Written by | Poomani |
| Starring | Nasser Radhika Thalaivasal Vijay Charle |
| Cinematography | Thangar Bachan |
| Edited by | |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (July 2024) |
Cast
edit- Nasser as Nallamuthu
- Radhika as Vadivu
- Charle as Mariappan
- Thalaivaasal Vijay as Teacher
- Shakthi as Thangavelu
- Soniya as Dhanalakshmi
Soundtrack
editThe music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[2]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hey Poothathadi | Uma Ramanan | Pulamaipithan | 05:02 |
| Kaalayila Kan | Sujatha | 05:06 | |
| Nalla Kaalam | M. S. Viswanathan | Ilaiyaraaja | 04:49 |
| Pallakku Vanthirukku | Bhavatharini | Pulamaipithan | 05:11 |
| Yeale Ada | Ilaiyaraaja | Ilaiyaraaja | 04:26 |
Reception
editMalathi Rangarajan of The Hindu wrote, "The fragrance of Karuvelam Pookkal is bound to last in the minds of the discerning audience. A film that makes you think".[3]
Awards
editInternational film festivals
editThe film was screened at the Zanzibar International Film Festival in 1998.[5]
References
edit- ^ "Karuvelam Pookkal (1996)". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 30 January 2013. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
- ^ "Karuvelam Pookkal (1997)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 13 July 2023. Retrieved 13 July 2023.
- ^ Rangarajan, Malathi (29 September 2000). "Film Review: Karuvelam Pookal". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 9 November 2004. Retrieved 16 November 2012.
- ^ "1996 Cinema State Awards". Dinakaran. Archived from the original on 3 February 1999. Retrieved 11 August 2009.
- ^ The Zanzibar International Film Festival: July 11–18 ; 1998. Tanzania Printers Ltd. 1998 [1998]. p. 32.