Poova Thalaiya
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Directed by | K. Balachander |
Produced by | Rama. Arangakannal M. L. A. |
Written by | K. Balachander |
Starring | Gemini Ganesan Jaishankar Nagesh S. Varalakshmi Rajasree Vennira Aadai Nirmala |
Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Cinematography | N. Balakrishnan |
Edited by | N. R. Kittu |
Production
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Arul Films
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Distributed by | Arul Films |
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Running time
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150 mins |
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Language | Tamil |
Poova Thalaiya (English: Head Or Tails) is a 1969 Tamil language drama film directed by K. Balachander. The film features Gemini Ganesan and Jaishankar in lead roles. The film, produced by M. L. A. Rama. Arangakannal, had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan and was released on May 1969.[1] The film was remade in Telugu as Bomma Borusa and in Malayalam as Balapareekshanam.
Plot
Gemini Ganesan is a widower and S. Varalaxmi is his mother in law. Jaishankar is the younger brother of Gemini Ganesan and he falls in love with S. Varalaxmi's youngest daughter Venniradai Nirmala. A healthy competition takes place between evil minded S. Varalaxmi and Jai Shankar so as to overthrow one another.
Cast
- Gemini Ganesan as Ganesan
- Jaishankar as Shankar
- Nagesh
- S. Varalakshmi as Paruvathamma
- Rajasree as Raji
- Sreekanth as Guest
- Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Nirmala
- Manorama
- M. R. R. Vasu
- S. Rama Rao
- J. Balayya
- Sachu as Saraswathy
Production
The film was shot at AVM Studios and was produced by Rama Arangannal, an active politician.[2]
Soundtrack
The music composed by M. S. Viswanathan and the lyrics were written by Vaali.[3]
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length (m:ss) |
1 | Adi Sarithan Podi | T. M. Soundararajan, L. R. Eswari | Vaali | 03:50 |
2 | Madhurayil Parantha | T. M. Soundararajan | 03:58 | |
3 | Paladai Meni | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari | 04:28 | |
4 | Poda Chonnal Pottu | T. M. Soundararajan, Manorama, A. L. Raghavan | 05:43 | |
5 | Poova Thalaiya | T. M. Soundararajan, Seerkazhi Govindarajan | 04:21 |
Release
The film was a box-office success, running for 100 days in many centres of Tamil Nadu and also all over India, and it was one of the early films of Balachander. Randor Guy of The Hindu stated that the film is remembered for "The interesting storyline, situational comedy, humorous dialogues, tuneful music [sic]".[2]
References
External links
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