Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran

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Poonthotta Kavalkaran
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Poonthotta kavalkaran
Directed by Senthilnathan
Produced by T. Siva
R. Sundar Raj
I. Rahumathulla
Tamil Fathima
Written by Liyakath Ali Khan
Screenplay by Liyakath Ali Khan
Story by A. S. Ibrahim Rowuthar
Starring Vijayakanth
Radhika
Anand
Vani Viswanath
Livingston
S. S. Chandran
M. N. Nambiar
Pandiyan
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Cinematography Rajarajan
Edited by G. Jayachandran
Production
company
Tamilannai Cine Creation
Release dates
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  • 10 June 1988 (1988-06-10)
Running time
139 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil

Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran (English: The guard of flower garden) is a 1988 Indian Tamil language film directed by Senthilnathan making his directorial debut. The film features starring Vijayakanth, Radhika, Anand, Vani Viswanath and Livingston in lead roles. The film had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 10 June 1988. It was remade in Sinhala as Ran Hadawatha starring Jeevan Kumaranathunga, Ranjan Ramanayaka, Nadeeka Gunasekara, Anoja Weerasinghe.

Cast

Production

Senthilnathan, son of Jambulingam who directed Nam Naadu with M. G. Ramachandran and erstwhile assistant of S. A. Chandrasekhar and V. Azhagappan made his directorial debut with this film.[1]

Soundtrack

The music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[2]

No. Song Singers Lyrics Length (m:ss)
1 En Uyire Vaa S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra Gangai Amaran 04:31
2 Adi Kaana Karunkuyile K. J. Yesudas 05:35
3 Kavalkara Kavalkara Ilaiyaraaja 04:07
4 Paadatha Themmangu S. P. Balasubrahmanyam 05:32
5 Paramal Paartha Nenjam Mano, K. S. Chithra 04:26
6 Sindhiya Venmani K. J. Yesudas, P. Susheela 04:22

Reception

The film was a huge success and was considered one of the masterpieces of Senthilnathan. It was also the best action oriented film during the decade. It also projected Vijayakanth as a versatile actor, who was known to play excellent roles.

References

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJyOQbncCjg
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External links

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