''Chithirai Pookkal'' is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language

romance film Romance films or movies involve romantic love stories recorded in visual media for broadcast in theatres or on television that focus on passion, emotion, and the affectionate romantic involvement of the main characters. Typically their journey ...

directed by Kanmani Subbu. The film stars newcomers Jayanthkumar and

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, with R. Sarathkumar,

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, Charle, S. S. Chandran and

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playing supporting roles. It was released on 23 February 1991.

Plot

Hari and his parents as well as Bharathi and her parents settle for the holidays in the same hotel in

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. Hari and Bharathi get into several quarrels until they fall in love with each other. Their parents have come to know their love affair and refuse to unite them. Later, the lovers elope and they try to commit suicide. Johnson David, a retired military officer, saves them in time and he accommodates the young lovers. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.

Cast

*Jayanthkumar as Hari *

as Bharathi * R. Sarathkumar as Johnson David *

as Lollai Kaadu * Charle * S. S. Chandran as Mayil Vahanam, Bharathi's father *

as Hari's father *

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as Bharathi's mother *Vaani as Hari's mother *Dr. Nadesan *Master Kiruba *

Joker Thulasi ''Joker'' Thulasi (15 March 1950 – 10 May 2021) was an Indian actor, who worked in Tamil film and television industry. Thulasi made his acting debut in the Tamil film ''Ungalil Oruthi'' directed by Devaraj-Mohan released on 11 April 1976, and ...

*Karmegham

Soundtrack

The film score and the soundtrack were composed by M. S. Murali, with lyrics written by Vaali, Ilavenil,

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, Maruthi and Kanmani Subbu.

References

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* {{IMDb title 1991 films Indian romance films 1990s Tamil-language films