''Ponnukku Thanga Manasu'' () is a 1973 Indian

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-language romantic drama film, produced by P. Madhavan and directed by

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. The film stars Sivakumar,

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, Vijayakumar and

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, with Manorama, K. A. Thangavelu and M. R. R. Vasu in supporting roles. It was released on 2 June 1973. The film was remade in

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as '' Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi''.

Plot

Ramu is a poor orphan who dreams of becoming a collector. Shankar, his rich best friend, assists him financially and by providing him a place to stay. Geetha and Shanthi are college students and best friends who often clash due to the differences in their beliefs. Geetha is rich, arrogant and feels entitled to special treatment due to her wealth. Shanthi is poor and believes that all people should be treated with respect regardless of wealth. Both friendships end due to various circumstances. When the four meet years later, Geetha and Shanthi challenge each other over their worldviews – will wealth or hard-work and respect win?

Cast

* Sivakumar as Ramu *

as Shanthi * Vijayakumar as Shankar *

as Geetha * K. A. Thangavelu * M. R. R. Vasu * C. K. Saraswathi * Manorama *

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* Sami Kannu * Chandran Babu as Pakkiri * I. S. R

Production

Vijayakumar, who went on to become one of the popular actors in Tamil cinema, made his acting debut in this film as a leading actor.

Soundtrack

Music was composed by

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and lyrics were written by

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, Poovai Senguttuvan and Muthulingam. "Thanjavoor Seemayile" was Muthulingam's debut as lyricist.

Reception

Kanthan of ''

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'' favourably reviewed the film for Devaraj–Mohan's direction and Balamurugan's writing.

References

External links

* {{P. Madhavan 1970s feminist films 1970s Tamil-language films 1973 films 1973 romantic drama films Films about women in India Films directed by Devaraj–Mohan Films scored by G. K. Venkatesh Indian black-and-white films Indian buddy films Indian female buddy films Indian feminist films Indian romantic drama films Tamil films remade in other languages