Puyal Paadum Paattu (transl. Song of the storm) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manivannan and written by M. Karunanidhi. It is a remake of the 1986 Malayalam film Pranamam.[1] The film stars Radhika and Raghuvaran, with Vinu Chakravarthy, Murali and Master Haja Sheriff in supporting roles. It was released on 21 October 1987.
| Puyal Paadum Paattu | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | Manivannan |
| Screenplay by | M. Karunanidhi |
| Story by | Bharathan |
| Produced by | Murasoli Selvam |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | A. Sabhapathy |
| Edited by | P. Venkateswara Rao |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Poompuhar Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (May 2024) |
Cast
edit- Radhika as the journalist
- Raghuvaran as the police inspector
- Vinu Chakravarthy
- Murali as the student leader
- Master Haja Sheriff as a student
Themes
editOne of the main themes of the film is drug addiction.[2]
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[3][4] The song "Velu Muruganukku" is set in Mohanam raga.[5][6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Vel Muruganukku" | Pulamaipithan | Malaysia Vasudevan | |
| 2. | "Kannana Kanne" | Pulamaipithan | K. S. Chithra | |
| 3. | "Ozhunga Padikka" | Gangai Amaran | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 4. | "Puyal Oru Paattu" | Pulamaipithan | Malaysia Vasudevan | |
| 5. | "Annaadam" | Gangai Amaran | Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chithra |
Release and reception
editPuyal Paadum Paattu was released on 21 October 1987,[7][8] during Diwali.[9] The Indian Express wrote, "The campus scenes have impact. The sprinkling of good dancers, the exotic costumes, the catchy tunes and rhythms used in the songs and the general air of youthful vivacity come over beautifully".[10] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki felt after the interval, the film lacks momentum and composure and felt rushed.[11]
References
edit- ^ பாரத் (22 October 1987). "இறக்குமதி! இறக்குமதி!". Mannan Magal (in Tamil). pp. 136–137. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "இயக்குநர் மணிவண்ணன்: நிழல்கள் முதல் நாகராஜசோழன் வரை". Hindu Tamil Thisai (in Tamil). 31 July 2020. Archived from the original on 3 July 2021. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Puyal Paadum Paatu Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 30 April 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "Puyal Paadum Paattu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – EP". Apple Music. 1 January 1989. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ "இளையராஜா 75". Dinamani (in Tamil). 16 June 2018. Archived from the original on 30 April 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 167. OCLC 295034757.
- ^ "Puyal Padum Pattu ( 1987 )". Cinesouth. Archived from the original on 14 September 2004. Retrieved 9 May 2024.
- ^ Rathinagiri, R. (2007). Time Capsule of Kalaignar. Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam. p. 68. OCLC 233030854.
- ^ "தீபாவளி ரிலீஸ் திரைப்படங்கள்!" (PDF). Kalki (in Tamil). 18 October 1987. pp. 1–5. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Journalist travails". The Indian Express. 30 October 1987. p. 5. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (15 November 1987). "புயல் பாடும் பாடல்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 26. Archived from the original on 21 September 2023. Retrieved 9 May 2024 – via Internet Archive.
