''Pookkal Vidum Thudhu'' () () is a 1987 Indian

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produced and directed by Sreedhar Rajan, and written by

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who also composed the music. A remake of the

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'' (1986), it stars

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and Hariharan. The film was released on 21 October 1987.

Plot

Cast

as Gowri *

as Kalaivani * Hariharan as Hari *

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as Dharmadurai *

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as Murugesan *

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as the film producer

Production

''Pookkal Vidum Thudhu'', a remake of the

film ''

'' (1986), is the third and final film directed by Sreedhar Rajan.

, the lead actress of the original, repeated her role. Hariharan's voice was dubbed by Ravishankar Devanarayanan.

Soundtrack

The music was composed by

who also wrote the lyrics. The song "Kadhiravanai Paarthu" is set in the

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Release and reception

''Pookkal Vidum Thudhu'' was released on 21 October 1987, during

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, and distributed by Simbu Cine Arts. ''

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'' wrote that the film was "swamp d with an "extravagant assortment of comedians" and an "indiscriminate flurry of songs that take the film nowhere in particular", although the critic said Monisha had "the advantage of being a newface in Tamil films" and Hariharan was "cast well for playing a delicate role. Srividya as his benefactress sparkles in a few scenes". Despite facing competition from other Diwali releases including '' Manithan'' and ''

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'', it was well received by the audience.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 8702688 1980s Tamil-language films 1980s teen romance films Films directed by Sreedhar Rajan Films scored by T. Rajendar Films with screenplays by T. Rajendar Indian teen romance films Tamil remakes of Malayalam films