Ponnukku Thanga Manasu (transl. The girl has a heart of gold) is a 1973 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film, produced by P. Madhavan and directed by Devaraj–Mohan. The film stars Sivakumar, Jayachitra, Vijayakumar and Vidhubala, with Manorama, K. A. Thangavelu and M. R. R. Vasu in supporting roles. It was released on 2 June 1973.[1] The film was remade in Malayalam as Bhoomidevi Pushpiniyayi.[2]
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Directed by | Devaraj–Mohan |
Story by | Balamurugan |
Produced by | P. Madhavan |
Starring | Sivakumar Jayachitra Vijayakumar Vidhubala |
Cinematography | A. Soma Sundaram P. N. Sundaram (Supervising) |
Edited by | R. Devarajan |
Music by | G. K. Venkatesh |
Production company | Arun Prasad Movies |
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Running time | 143 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Ramu is a poor orphan who dreams of becoming a collector. Shankar, his rich best friend, assists him financially and by providing him a place to stay. Geetha and Shanthi are college students and best friends who often clash due to the differences in their beliefs. Geetha is rich, arrogant and feels entitled to special treatment due to her wealth. Shanthi is poor and believes that all people should be treated with respect regardless of wealth. Both friendships end due to various circumstances. When the four meet years later, Geetha and Shanthi challenge each other over their worldviews – will wealth or hard-work and respect win?
Vijayakumar, who went on to become one of the popular actors in Tamil cinema, made his acting debut in this film as a leading actor.[3]
Music was composed by G. K. Venkatesh and lyrics were written by Kannadasan, Poovai Senguttuvan and Muthulingam.[4] "Thanjavoor Seemayile" was Muthulingam's debut as lyricist.[5]
Songs | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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"Penn Ullame" | P. Susheela, L. R. Eswari | Poovai Senguttuvan | 05:13 |
"Thean Sindhuthey Vaanam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | Kannadasan | 03:42 |
"Neram Iravu Neram" | L. R. Eswari | 04:04 | |
"Thanjavoor Seemayile" | Sirkazhi Govindarajan, S. Janaki | Muthulingam | 06:21 |
Kanthan of Kalki favourably reviewed the film for Devaraj–Mohan's direction and Balamurugan's writing.[6]
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