Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu Explained

Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu
Director:V. Azhagappan
Cinematography:K. B. Dhayalan
Music:R. D. Burman (songs)
Shyam (score)
Studio:Sree Rajakali Amman Movies[1]
Country:India
Language:Tamil

Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu is a 1987 Indian Tamil language romantic drama film written and directed by V. Azhagappan. The film stars Vijayakanth and Nadhiya, with Suresh, Rajeev, S. S. Chandran and Senthil in supporting roles. It was released on 19 February 1987.[2]

Plot

Raja settled in Singapore, visits his native village. His aunt tries to fortify family bonds, and seeks the hand of Raja's younger sister Asha for her son Pandian. Raja sniggers at the suggestion and is nasty while pointing out how out-of-place it is. Pandian vows to marry Asha. Raja vows to see that such a thing never happens.

In Singapore, responding to Pandian's overtures, Asha first tries to knock him dead with her Datsun, and then tries to drown him with her motorboat daredevilry, but ultimately undergoes a change of heart and is eating out of his hands. But misunderstandings again cloud the relationship, and when it is cleared Raja is again at his insidious tricks invidiously playing up another suitor Ramesh.

Production

The film was primarily shot at Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan.[3] [4] [5] It was a rare film where Vijayakanth did not play an action hero, the stereotype for which he was known during the period.[6]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by R. D. Burman and lyrics were written by Vaali.[7] [8] The background score was composed by Shyam.[9] The song "Nadhiya Nadhiya Nile" became popular.

Reception

N. Krishnaswamy of The Indian Express in his review dated 20 February 1987 called it "pretty run-of-the-mill stuff", however he praised the music, locations and cinematography.[10] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki praised the acting of Rajeev and the climax for increasing tension and called the film one time watchable.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: List of Tamil Films Released In 1987-Producers . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110529192637/http://www.lakshmansruthi.com/cineprofiles/english%2520Films/1987.asp . 29 May 2011 . 3 April 2019 . Lakshman Sruthi.
  2. News: 1 December 2002 . நட்சத்திர படப் பட்டியல் . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240202064212/https://ibb.co/cTSgjhM . 2 February 2024 . 2 February 2024 . . 41–43 . Ta.
  3. Web site: 23 October 2014 . 1980–1989 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220103220326/https://sgfilmlocations.com/1980-1989/ . 3 January 2022 . 3 January 2022 . sgfilmlocations.com.
  4. Web site: 27 June 2021 . விஜயகாந்த் போட்டோவை வெளியிட்ட நதியா: எப்படி இருந்த கேப்டன் இப்படி ஆகிட்டாரே! . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230819142336/https://tamil.samayam.com/tamil-cinema/movie-news/nadiya-goes-down-memory-lane-releases-a-picture-with-vijayakanth/articleshow/83890685.cms . 19 August 2023 . 19 August 2023 . . ta.
  5. Web site: சுரா . கனவு ராஜாக்கள் – PAGE 32 . live . https://archive.today/20240423104726/http://lekhabooks.com/cinema/383-kanavu-rajaakkal.html?start=31 . 23 April 2024 . 23 April 2024 . Lekha Books . ta.
  6. Book: தமிழ்வாணன், லேணா . அஷ்டாவதானி டி. ராஜேந்தர் . மணிமேகலைப் பிரசுரம் . 1990 . 122 . Ta . 25283386.
  7. Web site: 20 November 1986 . Poo Mazai Pozhiyuthu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190403174522/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/poo-mazai-pozhiyuthu-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1202664338 . 3 April 2019 . 3 April 2019 . Apple Music.
  8. Web site: Poo mazhai Pozhiyuthu Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by R D Burman . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230219051545/https://macsendisk.com/product/poo-mazhai-pozhiyuthu-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-r-d-burman/ . 19 February 2023 . 19 February 2023 . Macsendisk.
  9. Poo Mazhai Pozhiyuthu . Motion picture . Ta . Sree Rajakali Amman Movies . 1987 . 1:14.
  10. News: Krishnaswamy . N. . 20 February 1987 . Love again . 3 April 2019 . . 14 . Google News Archive.
  11. . 15 March 1987 . பூ மழை பொழியுது . live . https://archive.today/20230819131847/https://archive.org/details/kalki1987-03-15/page/n69/mode/2up . 19 August 2023 . 5 May 2024 . . 68 . ta . Internet Archive.