Poovilangu

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Poovilangu
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Directed by Ameerjan
Screenplay byAmeerjan
Story byB. L. Venu
Based on Prema Parva
by B. L. Venu
Produced by K. Balachander
Rajam Balachander
Pushpa Kandasamy
Starring Murali
Kuyili
CinematographyR. Raghunatha Reddy
Edited byS. S. Nazir
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Production
company
Release date
  • 23 March 1984 (1984-03-23)
Running time
145 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Poovilangu is a 1984 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Ameerjan, starring Mohan, Murali and Kuyili, the latter in her acting debut. It was released on 23 March 1984. [1] The film is a remake of the Kannada film Prema Parva (1983).[ citation needed ] This film is the acting debut of Mohan who was then referred with the stage name 'Poovilangu' Mohan in the later phase.

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Plot

Cast

Production

Poovilangu marked the directorial debut of Ameerjan who earlier assisted K. Balachander. [2] The film marked the acting debuts of Murali (in Tamil) and Kuyili. [3] [4] Mohan became known as Poovilangu Mohan after acting in this film. [5]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics were written by Vairamuthu. [6] [7]

Track listing
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Aathadi Paavadai" Ilaiyaraaja 4:58
2."Kannil Edho Minnal" K. J. Yesudas, S. Janaki 4:29
3."Love Me Love Me Love Me" Malaysia Vasudevan 4:33
4."Pottaene Poovilangu"S. Janaki4:12
Total length:18:12

Reception

Jayamanmadhan of Kalki appreciated the film for various aspects, including way the characters were developed without any confusion, and the screenplay. [8]

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