Puthira Punithama
Puthira Punithama is a 2000 Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Mathrubootham. The film stars Mathrubootham himself in the lead role, alongside Nizhalgal Ravi and Vinodhini. The film was released on 28 July 2000.[1]
| Puthira Punithama | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Mathrubootham |
| Written by | Mathrubootham A. R. Naavannan |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Balamurali |
| Edited by | N. S. Natarajan |
| Music by | Siddhartha |
Production company | Tamil Nadu Talkies |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Mathrubootham as himself
- Nizhalgal Ravi
- Vinodhini
- S. S. Chandran
- Delhi Ganesh
- S. R. Vathsala
- Pratap Chandran
- C. R. Saraswathi
- P. R. Varalakshmi
- Usha Rani
- J. Lalita
- K. S. Jayalakshmi
Production
In July 1999, Chennai-based sexologist Mathrubootham, who worked on popular television show, announced plans to make an educative Tamil film titled Puthira Punithama. He cast himself in the lead role, while an ensemble cast led by Nizhalgal Ravi, Vinodhini, S. S. Chandran, Delhi Ganesh and C. R. Saraswathi were also a part of the film. Mathrubootham wrote the film alongside A. R. Naavannan.[2] The film was briefly titled as Idhu Puthira Punithama.[3]
The shoot of the film took place in Courtallam and Ambasamudram in Tamil Nadu.[2]
Soundtrack
| Puthira Punithama | |
|---|---|
| Soundtrack album by Siddhartha | |
| Released | 2000 |
| Recorded | 2000 |
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack |
| Producer | Siddhartha |
Mathrubootham wrote two songs for the film's soundtrack. The recording of these songs took place in July 1999, with Jayachandran, Swarnalatha and Anuradha Sriram working as playback singers.[2]
Release and reception
The film was released on 28 July 2000 across Tamil Nadu, with a final change of title to Thambathyam Puthira Punithama, though it was better known by the shorter version of Puthira Punithama. A reviewer of the film from the entertainment portal ChennaiOnline noted "when Dr. Mathrubootham ventures into feature film making, he is clearly a fish out of water". The reviewer added "the film seems an extension of his TV programmes, with nothing new for one to learn" and "with all those Indian film clichés like songs and dances packed in, one can hardly take it seriously".[4] The critic concluded "he should have stuck to counselling and left film making to people who know the craft".[4]
The film performed poorly at the box office, and was taken out of theatres soon after its release.[5]
References
- ^ "Puthira Punithama". actiononframes.com.
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- ^ . 16 November 2004. Archived from the original on 16 November 2004.
- ^ a b Malini (16 March 2001). . Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 16 March 2001. Retrieved 26 June 2021.
- ^ . 18 August 2000. Archived from the original on 18 August 2000.