Poottaatha Poottukkal (transl. Unlocked locks) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Mahendran. It is an adaptation of the novel Uravugal by Ponneelan. The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It stars Jayan and Charulata.[2][3]
Poottaatha Poottukkal | |
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Directed by | Mahendran |
Screenplay by | Mahendran |
Based on | Uravugal by Ponneelan |
Produced by | K. N. Lakshmanan |
Starring | Jayan Charulata |
Cinematography | Ashok Kumar |
Edited by | B. Lenin |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Release date |
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Running time | 122 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Fissures occur in a married couple's relationship when they are unable to conceive a child. The wife is later enamoured by a young man who gives her attention. What happens next forms the rest of the story.
Poottaatha Poottukkal is based on the novel Uravugal by writer Ponneelan.[4]
According to Ram Chander of Film Companion, the film is a "subtle meditation on the invisible forces of societal expectations that weigh on married couples".[5]
The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[6]
No. | Song | Singers | Lyrics | Length |
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1 | "Vanna Vanna Poove" | S. Janaki | Panchu Arunachalam | 4:27 |
2 | "Aanandam Aanandam" | 4:16 | ||
3 | "Andipatti" | 4:31 | ||
4 | "Nenjukkulle" | 4:25 | ||
5 | "Soorai Kaatril" | Ilaiyaraaja | ___ |
Films directed by Mahendran | |
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