''Pookkari'' () is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Krishnan–Panju and produced by Anjugam Pictures. It stars M. K. Muthu, Manjula, Vennira Aadai Nirmala, Jayachitra, Jayakumari and Ambareesh (credited as Amarnath). The film was released on 25 October 1973, and failed commercially.

Plot

Valli is a flower seller and her brother Srinivasan is a

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. One day, Valli meets a young man (Muthu) and they fall in love. Meanwhile, there is a wealthy man with a daughter, Shyamala. He has a nephew Ravi who is a

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. Although Ravi has a mistress, he is also after Muthu's sister, who he eventually rapes. Traumatised by the incident, she loses her voice. Ravi and Muthu fight frequently, but during one such incident, Jayachitra pleads with Muthu to spare Ravi. During that incident, she also regains her voice and Ravi agrees to marry her. Upon realising this, a shocked Jayamala plans to go to the wedding hall in disguise, with a hidden gun, and shoot Ravi dead. Shyamala learns of Jayamala's plans and rushes to save Ravi, but Valli takes the bullet instead. Before dying, she manages to unite Shyamala and Muthu. Ravi and Jayachitra marry.

Cast

* M. K. Muthu * Manjula as Valli * Vennira Aadai Nirmala as Shyamala * Jayakumari as Ravi's mistress * Jayachitra as Muthu's sister * Amarnath as Ravi

Production

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. The story and dialogue were written by

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Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by

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. The song "Kaadhalin Pon Veedhiyil", written by Panchu Arunachalam and sung by

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and S. Janaki, attained popularity.

Release

''Pookkari'' was released on 25 October 1973, and failed commercially. '' Kalki'' criticised the film for being anti-progressive towards Tamil cinema.

References

External links

* {{Krishnan–Panju 1970s Tamil-language films 1973 films Films directed by Krishnan–Panju Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan