Porkkaalam
| Porkkaalam | |
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 Poster | |
| Directed by | Cheran |
| Written by | Cheran |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Priyan |
| Edited by | K. Thanikachalam |
| Music by | Deva |
Production company | Roja Combines |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Porkkaalam(transl. Golden Age) is a 1997 IndianTamil-languagedrama filmwritten and directed byCheran.The film starsMurali,MeenaandSanghavi.It was released on 30 October 1997,[1]Diwali,and became a huge success. The film was remade inTeluguasManikyam,[2]inHindiasMeri Pyaari Bahania Banegi Dulhania,[3]and inKannadaasOdahuttidavalu.[4]
Plot[edit]
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Manikkam is a potter by profession. He has a sister, who is born dumb. Murali has to struggle a lot as the handicraft industry is a dying industry and a good amount of money is taken away by his father Ramaiya, a drunkard and gambler. But, he tries to hide his sorrows by having fun with his sister and servant Thangamani, who is also his trusted friend. He is in love with his neighbour Maragatham, a weaver. He wants to get his sister married to a noble man. But many reject her as she is dumb.
Finally, one man agrees to marry his sister but on condition that Manikkam must offerdowry.Manikkam then sells many things dearer to him to get money for the dowry. But, that money is taken away by his father and the marriage falls through. Yet Thangamani offers to marry his sister without asking dowry and Manikkam goes home along with Thangamani to convey this happy news to his sister. But it was too late as the sister commits suicide. Manikkam as a penance decides to marry a disabled girl.
Cast[edit]
- Muralias Manikkam
- Meenaas Maragadham
- Sanghavias Muthamma
- Manivannanas Ramaiya
- Vadiveluas Thangamani
- Rajeshwari as Panchavarnam
- C. R. Saraswathias Kalyani
- Delhi Ganeshas Subbaiya
- Ilavarasuas Rasu
- Bala Singhas Sundaram
- Crane Manohar
- Scissor Manohar
- Kanal Kannanas Postman (special appearance)
- Cheranas Photographer (special appearance)
Soundtrack[edit]
The soundtrack was composed byDeva.The lyrics were penned byVairamuthu.[5][6]The song "Thanjavooru Mannu Eduthu" was played at the funeral of Singaporean politicianS. R. Nathanin 2016.[7]
Track list
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Chinna Kanangkuruvi" | Krishnaraj,Febi Mani,Malaysia Vasudevan | 06:13 |
| 2. | "Karuvella Kaatukkulae" | Sujatha Mohan,Anuradha Sriram,Arunmozhi | 05:28 |
| 3. | "Thanjavooru Mannu Eduthu" | Krishnaraj | 05:25 |
| 4. | "Chingucha Chingucha" | K. S. Chithra | 04:40 |
| 5. | "Oona Oonam" | Deva,Kovai Kamala | 04:49 |
| Total length: | 26:35 | ||
Reception[edit]
Ji ofKalkisaid despite being an age old theme of brother and sister, Cheran handled it skilfully and appreciating the performances of Murali and the actress who portrayed his sister but called Vadivelu's character and his song as unnecessary.[8]During the 100th day function ofArunachalam,Rajinikanthappreciated this film and gifted a gold chain to Cheran.[9]
Accolades[edit]
Cheran won theTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director,and Meena won theTamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress.[10]Cheran also won the Dinakaran Cinema Award for Best Director.[11]
References[edit]
- ^Cheran 👑 [@cherandirector](30 October 2019)."1997 Oct 30th.. My second film porkalam was released... 22 years completed.. Still all memories in my mind.. Thanks to producer, artiste and technicians."Archivedfrom the original on 10 January 2024.Retrieved10 January2024– viaInstagram.
- ^https://www.moviebuff.com/manikyam-1999-telugu
- ^Arunachalam, Param.BollySwar: 2001–2010.Mavrix Infotech. p. 63.ISBN9788193848203.
- ^RGV(2 September 2006)."Odahuttidavalu Kannada Movie".Nowrunning.Archivedfrom the original on 5 March 2023.Retrieved10 January2024.
- ^"Porkkaalam".JioSaavn.30 October 1997.Archivedfrom the original on 25 May 2023.Retrieved25 May2023.
- ^"Porkalam Tamil Audio Cassette By Deva".Banumass.Archivedfrom the original on 8 January 2024.Retrieved10 January2024.
- ^"Kollywood number served as a funeral song".The Hindu.27 August 2016.Archivedfrom the original on 11 January 2024.Retrieved11 January2024.
- ^ஜி. (30 November 1997)."பொற்காலம்".Kalki(in Tamil). p. 80.Archivedfrom the original on 25 February 2023.Retrieved24 April2022– viaInternet Archive.
- ^தினேஷ்குமார், ப. (30 October 2017)."மாற்றுத்திறனாளிகளின் குரலாக ஒலித்த பொற்காலம்..! #20yearsOfPorkkaalam…".Ananda Vikatan(in Tamil).Archivedfrom the original on 24 May 2023.Retrieved24 May2023.
- ^"Awards Tamilnadu Government Cinema Awards For 1997 Announced: Best Film Award For" Arunachalam "," Surya Vamsam "".Dinakaran.27 November 1998. Archived fromthe originalon 1 January 2008.Retrieved27 June2023.
- ^"DINAKARAN CINEMA AWARD – 1997".Dinakaran.Archived fromthe originalon 15 June 1998.Retrieved6 October2023.