Iravu Pookkal (transl. Night flowers) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film directed by Sreedhar Rajan, starring Sathyaraj and Nalini. It was released on 19 September 1986.

Iravu Pookkal
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Directed bySreedhar Rajan
Screenplay bySreedhar Rajan
A. L. Narayanan (dialogues)
StarringSathyaraj
Nalini
CinematographySoumendu Roy
Edited byK. R. Krishnan
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
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Sri Sivahari Films
Release date
  • 19 September 1986 (1986-09-19)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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Cast

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Production

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Iravu Pookkal is the second and penultimate film directed by Sreedhar Rajan.[1] It was a rare film at a time when Sathyaraj, who was playing mostly negative roles, portrayed the lead character.[2]

Soundtrack

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The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Gangai Amaran.[3][4]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Malli Malli Chendu"Malaysia Vasudevan, S. Janaki4:11
2."Vanji Ilankodiyae"Malaysia Vasudevan, Gangai Amaran4:14
3."Inimel Naalum Illam"S. Janaki4:33
4."Pala Raathiri Pochu"Malaysia Vasudevan, Gangai Amaran, Vani Jairam4:24
Total length:17:22

Release and reception

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Iravu Pookkal was released on 19 September 1986.[5] Kalki lauded the performances of Prameela and Sathyaraj, saying the director could be appreciated for sticking to the source material and not exploiting the scenes.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "மண் சிவக்க வைத்தவர்!". Kungumam (in Tamil). 6 September 2019. Archived from the original on 29 November 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  2. ^ ராஜன், அய்யனார் (6 March 2018). "'ஆர்வம் இருக்குல்ல, அது போதும்'ன்னார், சத்யஜித் ரே! - இன்றைய சூழலை அன்றே சொன்ன 'கண் சிவந்தால் மண் சிவக்கும்' #35YearsOfKannSivanthaalMannSivakkum". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 21 December 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  3. ^ "Iravu Pookkal (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. 1 January 1986. Archived from the original on 1 December 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  4. ^ "Iravu Pookkal Tamil Film EP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 1 December 2022. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  5. ^ "Iravu Pookkal ( 1986 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 8 September 2004. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
  6. ^ "இரவுப் பூக்கள்". Kalki (in Tamil). 28 September 1986. p. 19. Archived from the original on 22 June 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
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