Ponnagaram is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by K. S. Madhangan, starring Sarath Babu and Shoba. It was released on 4 July 1980, two months after Shoba's death.[1][2]
Ponnagaram | |
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Directed by | K. S. Madhangan |
Written by | K. S. Madhangan |
Produced by | K. Raja |
Starring | Sarath Babu Shoba |
Cinematography | A. V. Ramakrishnan |
Edited by | Vellaichami |
Music by | Shankar–Ganesh |
Production company | True Films |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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The title of the film is a reference to a short story of the same name by Pulamaipithan.[4]
The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh.[5] The song "Vaazhukindra Makkalukku" is lyricist Kamakodeyen's debut.[6][7]
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Chithada Muthu Kannu" | S. Janaki, Malaysia Vasudevan | |
2. | "Muthu Rathamo Mullai" | Vani Jairam, P. Jayachandran | |
3. | "Oththa Sadakkari Oram" | S. Janaki, Chorus | |
4. | "Vaazhukindra Makkalukku" | K. J. Yesudas | 4:34 |
P. S. M. of Kalki felt Madhangan gave himself work overload by handling both writing and directing, and criticised him for trying to capitalise on Shoba's death.[8]