Parisam Pottachu
| Parisam Pottachu | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Directed by | K. Shozharajan |
| Written by | Es. N. Ravi |
| Produced by | Perumal |
| Starring | Pandiyan Madhuri Ranjini |
| Cinematography | C. R. Santhanapandiyan |
| Edited by | Rajakeerthi |
| Music by | Manoj–Gyan |
Production company | Kalaimani Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Parisam Pottachu (/poʊtɑːtʃu/ transl. The gift was given) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shozharajan and written by Es. N. Ravi. The film stars Pandiyan, Madhuri and Ranjini. It was released on 18 September 1987.
Plot
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A girl becomes insane after her lover drowns. Ramu, the son-in-law of the village VIP, has a soft spot for her. When he tries to find who is responsible for her pregnancy, she is shocked. Since Ramu's wife is barren, the insane girl becomes a surrogate mother but later drowns in the sea.
Cast
- Pandiyan as Ramu
- Madhuri
- Ranjini as the insane girl
- Malaysia Vasudevan as the village VIP
- Karthik as Murali (guest appearance)
- S. S. Chandran
- Senthil
- Kumarimuthu
Production
C. Santhanapandiyan, son of minister C. Aranganayagam made his debut as cinematographer with this film.
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Manoj–Gyan.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ponna Porantha" | Muthulingam | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja | |
| 2. | "Velli Kolusu" | Gangai Amaran | S. Janaki, Malaysia Vasudevan | |
| 3. | "Malarae Mullaanai" | Vairamuthu | S. Janaki | |
| 4. | "Oothunga Konjum" | Vaali | S. Janaki | |
| 5. | "Chithirai Poove" | Mu. Metha | P. Susheela, Vani Jairam |
Critical reception
The Indian Express wrote, "The story is utterly contrived. Songs, cabaret numbers and fights regularly dot the screenplay". Balumani of Anna praised the acting, humour, music, cinematography, story and direction.
References
- ↑ "பரிசம் போட்டாச்சு / Parisam Pottachu (1987)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ↑ "இயக்குனராகும் ஒளிப்பதிவாளர்". Anna (in Tamil). 5 October 1987. p. 4. Archived from the original on 21 April 2026. Retrieved 16 February 2026 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ↑ "Parisam Pottachu Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Manoj Kyan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 18 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ↑ "Contrived". The Indian Express. 9 October 1987. p. 5. Retrieved 22 January 2021 – via Google News Archive.
- ↑ பாலுமணி (28 September 1987). "பரிசம் போட்டாச்சு". Anna (in Tamil). p. 4. Archived from the original on 14 January 2026. Retrieved 21 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
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