Poruthathu Pothum (transl. Enough is enough)[1] is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by P. Kalaimani. The film stars Vijayakanth,[2] Nirosha and Ranjini, with Jaishankar, Ravichandran, S. S. Chandran, Vennira Aadai Moorthy and Major Sundarrajan in supporting roles. It was released on 15 July 1989.[3]
| Poruthathu Pothum | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | P. Kalaimani |
| Screenplay by | M. Karunanidhi |
| Story by | P. Kalaimani |
| Produced by | Pala. Karuppiah |
| Starring | Vijayakanth Nirosha Ranjini |
| Cinematography | B. R. Vijayalakshmi |
| Edited by | B. Lenin V. T. Vijayan |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | Kamala Chithram |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (October 2024) |
Cast
edit- Vijayakanth as Nallarasu (Vallarasu)[4] and Ponnuthangam
- Nirosha as Thilaka
- Ranjini as Rosy
- Jaishankar as Inspector David
- Ravichandran as Azhala Sundaram
- S. S. Chandran as Devadas
- Vennira Aadai Moorthy
- Major Sundarrajan as Police comissionner
- Malaysia Vasudevan as Mohan Raj
- Ra. Sankaran
- S. N. Vasanth as Suresh
- Srividya as Punithavadi
- Kamala Kamesh
- C. I. D. Sakunthala
- Ennathe Kannaiah as Prisoner
- I. S. R.
- Karuppu Subbiah
- LIC Narasimhan as Advocate
Soundtrack
editThe music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.[5][6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Aararo Paada" | Vaali | Ilaiyaraaja | 4:29 |
| 2. | "Aararo Paada" | Vaali | P. Susheela | 4:35 |
| 3. | "Adi Raanimangamma" | Vaali | Mano | 4:32 |
| 4. | "Raaththiri Thookkam" | Vaali | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 4:37 |
| 5. | "Veppamaram" | Valampuri John | Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:33 |
| Total length: | 22:46 | |||
Reception
editP. S. S. of Kalki wrote that despite the many loopholes, the flow of the film can be appreciated; when the interval comes, however, it seems like so soon.[7]
References
edit- ^ Mariappan, Julie (29 January 2016). "No room for dissent in AIADMK, alleges expelled MLA". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Kabirdoss, Yogesh (24 December 2012). "Captain's ship approaching MK dock?". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 13 June 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "நட்சத்திர படப் பட்டியல்". Cinema Express (in Tamil). 1 December 2002. pp. 41–43. Archived from the original on 2 February 2024. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ Chandar, Bhuvanesh (28 December 2023). "Adios, Captain Vijayakanth: The quintessential cop and crusader on-screen". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 30 December 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ "Poruthathu Podhum Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Ilayaraja". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 27 October 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
- ^ "Poruthathu Pothum (1989)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 15 October 2024. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
- ^ பி. எஸ். எஸ். (6 August 1989). "பொறுத்தது போதும்!". Kalki. p. 23. Archived from the original on 3 August 2023. Retrieved 15 October 2024 – via Internet Archive.
