Mannukketha Ponnu (transl. Down-to-earth girl) is a 1985 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Ramarajan in his directoral debut and produced by P. S. V. Hariharan. The film stars Pandiyan and Ilavarasi, with Goundamani, Senthil, Vinu Chakravarthy, Gandhimathi and Kovai Sarala in supporting roles. It was released on 8 February 1985.[1]
| Mannukketha Ponnu | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Directed by | Ramarajan |
| Written by | Ramarajan |
| Produced by | P. S. V Hariharan |
| Starring | Pandiyan Ilavarasi |
| Cinematography | K. S. Selvaraj |
| Edited by | R. Bhaskaran Krishnamurthy |
| Music by | Gangai Amaran |
Production company | P. S. V. Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 129 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editA man is very loyal towards his master who has also raised him. When his master's daughter returns to the village, the two fall in love after initial hiccups
Cast
edit- Pandiyan as Marudhan
- Ilavarasi as Bhaggiyam
- Goundamani as Vishamurukki Veluchami
- Senthil as Ammavasai
- Vinu Chakravarthy as Bhaggiyam's father
- Gandhimathi as Bhaggiyam's mother
- Chandrasekhar
- Kovai Sarala as Thenmozhi
- Pasi Sathya as Villager
- K. K. Soundar as Villager
- Pasi Narayanan as Villager
- T. K. S. Natarajan as Patient of Veluchami
- Vellai Subbaiah as Patient of Veluchami
- Idichapuli Selvaraj as Station Master
Guest appearances
Soundtrack
editMusic was composed by Gangai Amaran.[2]
| Title | Singer(s) | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| "Poongatre Antha Ponne" | Malaysia Vasudevan, P. Susheela | 4:28 |
| "Anandham Indru" | K. J. Yesudas, Vani Jairam | |
| "Vethalai Madichu" | Gangai Amaran, S. P. Sailaja | 4:22 |
| "Alli Pookalle" | Vani Jairam | 4:29 |
| "Enna Patti Kettu" | Ilaiyaraaja and Chorus | 3:34 |
Reception
editJayamanmadhan (a duo) of Kalki wrote the plot reminded them of films like Kizhakke Pogum Rail and Puthiya Vaarpugal and felt Pandiyan and Ilavarasi were there because the film needed a hero and heroine. The duo however praised Gangai Amaran's music, Goundamani's comedy and acting of Chandrasekar and concluded there is youthfulness and songs with humming but the others are plain old.[3]
References
edit- ^ "மண்ணுக்கேத்த பொண்ணு / Mannukketha Ponnu (1985)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 20 June 2022. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ "Mannukketra Ponnu Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 21 February 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (24 February 1985). "மண்ணுக்கேத்த பொண்ணு". Kalki (in Tamil). pp. 57–58. Archived from the original on 11 May 2023. Retrieved 21 February 2023 – via Internet Archive.