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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Poomalai
| name = Poomalai
| image = Poomalai film .jpg
| image = Poomalai film .jpg
| caption = Poster
| caption = Theatrical release poster
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| director = [[P. Neelakantan]]
| film name = {{film name|ta|பூமாலை}}
| director = [[P. Neelakantan]]
| producer = [[Murasoli Maran]]
| producer = [[Murasoli Maran]]
| writer = [[M. Karunanidhi]]
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| story =
| writer = [[M. Karunanidhi]]
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| starring = [[S. S. Rajendran]] <br /> [[C. R. Vijayakumari]] <br /> [[Anjali Devi]]
| screenplay = [[M. Karunanidhi]]
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| music = R. Sudharsanam
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| story =
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| starring = [[S. S. Rajendran]] <br> [[C. R. Vijayakumari]] <br> [[Anjali Devi]] <br> [[S. A. Ashokan]] <br> [[Nagesh]]
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| music = R. Sudharsanam
| cinematography = Amirtham
| cinematography = Amirtham
| editing = R. Deva Rajan
| editing = R. Devarajan
| studio = Golden Studios
| studio = Meghala Pictures
| distributor = Meghala Pictures
| distributor = Meghala Pictures
| released = {{film date|df=y|1965|10|23}}
| released = {{film date|df=y|1965|10|23}}
| runtime = 150 minutes
| runtime = 150 minutes
| country = India
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| language = Tamil
}}
}}


'''''Poomalai''''' (''Garland of Flowers'') is 1965 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil-language]] [[woman's film]], directed by [[P. Neelakantan]] and produced by [[Murasoli Maran]]. The film was written by [[M. Karunanidhi]] and this film was distributed under his production company Maghala Pictures. Music was by R. Sudharsanam. The film stars [[S. S. Rajendran]], [[C. R. Vijayakumari]] and [[Anjali Devi]], with [[S. A. Ashokan]], [[Nagesh]] and [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] in supporting roles.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://spicyonion.com/movie/poomalai/|title=poomalai|accessdate=2016-03-30|publisher=spicyonion}}</ref><ref>http://tamilrasigan.com/poomalai-1965-tamil-movies-online-watch-free/</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://gomolo.com/poomalai-movie-synopsis-plot-story/9528|title=poomalai movie synopsis plot story|accessdate=2016-03-30|publisher=gomolo}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tamizhmala.blogspot.in/2011/11/poomalai-1965-ss-rajendran-vijaya.html|title=poomalai 1965 ss rajendran vijaya|accessdate=2016-03-30|publisher=tamizhmala}}</ref>
'''''Poomalai''''' ({{lit|Garland of Flowers}}) is 1965 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil-language]] [[woman's film]], directed by [[P. Neelakantan]] and produced by [[Murasoli Maran]]. The film was written by [[M. Karunanidhi]] and this film was distributed under his production company Meghala Pictures. Music was by R. Sudharsanam. The film stars [[S. S. Rajendran]], [[C. R. Vijayakumari]] and [[Anjali Devi]], with [[S. A. Ashokan]], [[Nagesh]] and [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] in supporting roles.


==Cast==
== Plot ==
Poomalai is a happy-go-lucky girl living with her father and elder brother. Her life changes for the worse when she is raped.
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* [[S. S. Rajendran]] as Sundaram
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* [[Anjali Devi]] as Maragatham, (Sundaram's Elder Sister)
* [[C. R. Vijayakumari]] as Poomalai
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* [[Nagesh]] as Chittu, (Sundaram's Car Driver)
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* [[S. A. Ashokan]] as Anand, (Poomalai's Brother)
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* [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] as Myna, (Gypsy Girl)
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* T. S. Muthaiah as Poomalai & Anand's Father
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* M. S. Bhakkyam as Subbhamma
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* V. R. Thilakam as Leela, (Poomalai's friend)
* [[N. S. Krishnan]] as himself, Cameo appearance
* [[K. A. Thangavelu]] as himself, Cameo appearance
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* [[Rajasri]] as Nalina, (Cameo appearance)
* [[Sundari Bai]] as Cameo Appearance
* [[S. D. Subbulakshmi]] as Cameo appearance


==Crew==
== Cast ==
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* [[S. S. Rajendran]] as Sundaram<ref name="IE review" />
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* Director: [[P. Neelakantan]]
*[[C. R. Vijayakumari]] as Poomalai<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2018/aug/08/how-kalaignars-movie-scripts-show-a-subtle-blend-of-dravidian-politics-mythology-and-women-centric-1855011.html |title=How Kalaignar's movie scripts show a subtle blend of Dravidian politics, mythology and women-centric stories |last=Sankaran |first=Keerthana |date=8 August 2018 |work=[[The New Indian Express]] |access-date=2019-01-05}}</ref>
* Writer: [[M. Karunanidhi]]
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* [[Anjali Devi]] as Maragatham<ref name="IE review" />
* Art: B. Nagarajan
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* [[Nagesh]] as Chittu<ref name="IE review" />
* Processing: Golden Laboratory
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* [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] as Myna<ref name="movie" />
* Publicity: Moulies
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* [[S. A. Ashokan]] as Anand<ref name="movie" />
* Recording: S. P. Ramanathan
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* [[Rajasri]] as Nalina<ref name="movie" />
* Audiography: D. Lasaras
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* T. S. Muthaiah as Poomalai & Anand's father<ref name="movie" />
* Design: K. Manohar
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* V. R. Thilakam as Leela<ref name="movie" />
* Outdoor: S. S. R. Pictures Outdoor Unit
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* M. S. Bhakkyam as Subbhamma<ref name="movie" />
* Choreography: P. S. Gopalakrishnan
* Properties: Neo Filmo Grafts
* Title: Prasad


==Soundtrack==
== Production ==
''Poomalai'' was directed by [[P. Neelakantan]], written by [[M. Karunanidhi]] and produced by [[Murasoli Maran]] under Meghala Pictures. Art direction was handled by B. Nagarajan, cinematography by Amirtham and editing by R. Devarajan.<ref name="movie">{{Cite AV media |title=Poomalai |type=motion picture |language=ta |publisher=Meghala Pictures |year=1965 |time=0:00 to 4:12 |time-caption=Opening credits, from}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| name = Poomalai
| name = Poomalai
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| venue =
| venue =
| studio =
| studio =
| genre =
| genre = Sareegama<ref>http://saregama.com/album/poomaalai_14583</ref>
| length =
| length =
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
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}}
}}


Music was composed by R. Sudharsanam and lyrics were written by Mayava Nathan, Seetha Raman, Kavi Rajagopal, Kumara Devan and [[M. Karunanidhi]].
The soundtrack was composed by R. Sudharsanam.<ref>{{cite web |title=Poomaalai |url=https://www.saregama.com/album/poomaalai_14583 |website=[[Saregama]] |accessdate=5 January 2019}}</ref> The lyrics were written by Mayava Nathan, Seetha Raman, Kavi Rajagopal, Kumara Devan and M. Karunanidhi.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuGH0uKnHeE |title=Poomalai {{!}} Tamil Movie Audio Jukebox |authorlink=Saregama |date=March 4, 2015 |website=[[YouTube]] |publisher=[[Saregama]] |access-date=2019-01-05}}</ref>
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! No. !! Songs !! Singers !! Length(m:ss)
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| 1 || "Paarthavargal Mayanki" (Tea Tea) || [[L. R. Eswari]] ||
| 1 || "Paarthavargal Mayanki" (Tea Tea) || [[L. R. Eswari]] ||
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| 2 || Mixing Songs || [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] ||
| 2 || Mixing Songs || [[Manorama (Tamil actress)|Manorama]] ||
|-
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| 3 || "Kannam Kannam Santhana Kinnam" || [[L. R. Eswari]] || 03:48
| 3 || "Kannam Kannam Santhana Kinnam" || [[L. R. Eswari]] || 03:48
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| 7 || "Un Ennaththai" || [[T. M. Soundararajan]] [[P. Suseela]] || 03:45
| 7 || "Un Ennaththai" || [[T. M. Soundararajan]] [[P. Suseela]] || 03:45
|-
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| 8 || "Ulagame Ethirthalaum" (Penne Un Kadhi - 2) || [[C. S. Jayaraman]] || 02:52
| 8 || "Ulagame Ethirthalaum" (Penne Un Kadhi – 2) || [[C. S. Jayaraman]] || 02:52
|}
|}


== Release and reception ==
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==References==
''Poomalai'' was released on 23 October 1965.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.dinamalar.com/karunanidhi/newsdetail.asp?id=8 |title=திரையுலகில் கலைஞர் |date=July 27, 2018 |work=[[Dinamalar]] |access-date=2019-01-05 |language=ta}}</ref> Meghala Pictures distributed the film themselves in Madras, while other distributed the film in other districts of Tamil Nadu.<ref name="poster">{{Cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19651023&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |title=Poomalai |date=23 October 1965 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |page=3}}</ref> ''[[The Indian Express]]'' wrote on 30 October, "An otherwise loose screenplay is propped up by the beautiful dialogues by M. Karunanidhi and fine portrayals by Rajendran (the hero), R. Vijayakumari (the heroine), veteran Anjali Devi (the widowed sister of the hero) and comedian Nagesh. Neelakantan's direction is nothing to write home about, but with the material at his disposal, he has made it into a good tear-jerker, appealing to family audiences, especially women."<ref name="IE review">{{Cite news |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19651030&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |title=Poomalai is a good family entertainer |date=30 October 1965 |work=[[The Indian Express]] |page=3}}</ref>

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== References ==
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==External links==
== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|id=0248318}}
* {{Youtube|id=XuGH0uKnHeE|title=Poomalai {{!}} Tamil Movie Audi Jukebox}}


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[[Category:Films about women in India]]
[[Category:Films about women in India]]
[[Category:Films about rape in India]]
[[Category:Films about rape in India]]

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Revision as of 16:30, 5 January 2019

Poomalai
File:Poomalai film .jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byP. Neelakantan
Written byM. Karunanidhi
Produced byMurasoli Maran
StarringS. S. Rajendran
C. R. Vijayakumari
Anjali Devi
CinematographyAmirtham
Edited byR. Devarajan
Music byR. Sudharsanam
Production
company
Meghala Pictures
Distributed byMeghala Pictures
Release date
  • 23 October 1965 (1965-10-23)
Running time
150 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Poomalai (lit. 'Garland of Flowers') is 1965 Indian Tamil-language woman's film, directed by P. Neelakantan and produced by Murasoli Maran. The film was written by M. Karunanidhi and this film was distributed under his production company Meghala Pictures. Music was by R. Sudharsanam. The film stars S. S. Rajendran, C. R. Vijayakumari and Anjali Devi, with S. A. Ashokan, Nagesh and Manorama in supporting roles.

Plot

Poomalai is a happy-go-lucky girl living with her father and elder brother. Her life changes for the worse when she is raped.

Cast

Production

Poomalai was directed by P. Neelakantan, written by M. Karunanidhi and produced by Murasoli Maran under Meghala Pictures. Art direction was handled by B. Nagarajan, cinematography by Amirtham and editing by R. Devarajan.[3]

Soundtrack

Poomalai
Soundtrack album by
R. Sudharsanam
Released1965
Recorded1965
LanguageTamil
ProducerR. Sudharsanam

The soundtrack was composed by R. Sudharsanam.[4] The lyrics were written by Mayava Nathan, Seetha Raman, Kavi Rajagopal, Kumara Devan and M. Karunanidhi.[5]

No. Songs Singers Length(m:ss)
1 "Paarthavargal Mayanki" (Tea Tea) L. R. Eswari
2 Mixing Songs Manorama
3 "Kannam Kannam Santhana Kinnam" L. R. Eswari 03:48
4 "Penne Un Kadhi Idhu" C. S. Jayaraman[citation needed] 03:09
5 "Rani Rani Diamond" (Padam Geer) S. C. Krishnan & L. R. Eswari 03:53
6 "Kattai Viral Vellakatti" P. Suseela 04:19
7 "Un Ennaththai" T. M. Soundararajan P. Suseela 03:45
8 "Ulagame Ethirthalaum" (Penne Un Kadhi – 2) C. S. Jayaraman 02:52

Release and reception

Poomalai was released on 23 October 1965.[6] Meghala Pictures distributed the film themselves in Madras, while other distributed the film in other districts of Tamil Nadu.[7] The Indian Express wrote on 30 October, "An otherwise loose screenplay is propped up by the beautiful dialogues by M. Karunanidhi and fine portrayals by Rajendran (the hero), R. Vijayakumari (the heroine), veteran Anjali Devi (the widowed sister of the hero) and comedian Nagesh. Neelakantan's direction is nothing to write home about, but with the material at his disposal, he has made it into a good tear-jerker, appealing to family audiences, especially women."[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Poomalai is a good family entertainer". The Indian Express. 30 October 1965. p. 3.
  2. ^ Sankaran, Keerthana (8 August 2018). "How Kalaignar's movie scripts show a subtle blend of Dravidian politics, mythology and women-centric stories". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g Poomalai (motion picture) (in Tamil). Meghala Pictures. 1965. Opening credits, from 0:00 to 4:12.
  4. ^ "Poomaalai". Saregama. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  5. ^ "Poomalai | Tamil Movie Audio Jukebox". YouTube. Saregama. 4 March 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  6. ^ "திரையுலகில் கலைஞர்". Dinamalar (in Tamil). 27 July 2018. Retrieved 5 January 2019.
  7. ^ "Poomalai". The Indian Express. 23 October 1965. p. 3.
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