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' Ponnumani' is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language drama film, directed by R. V. Udayakumar, starring Karthik, Soundarya (in her Tamil film debut) and Sivakumar. It mainly received positive reviews and turned out to be a blockbuster.

Plot



Ponnumani and Chinthamani are sweethearts who spend their childhood together in a village. Chinthamani goes off to pursue an education, but she and Ponnumani remain devoted to each other. Kathirvel, who dotes on Ponnumani wants to see them happily married.

It is decided that they would marry once Chinthamani's exams are over. Ponnumani, who has been waiting all his life for this moment sets off eagerly to receive Chinthamani at the station. He is shocked to find her in a mentally unbalanced state.

Later on he learns that Chinthamani has been brutally molested by Uday Prakash and is pregnant. Though overwhelmed with grief, he tries to arrange Chinthamani's marriage with the rapist. When the latter shows no remorse for his act, and tries to kill Chinthamani, Ponnumani kills him and is sentenced for 5 years. He is reunited with childlike Chinthamani and her daughter.

Cast



* Karthik as Ponnumani

* Soundarya as Chinthamani

* Sivakumar as Kathirvelu

* Goundamani as Nachi

* Senthil

* Vadivelu

* Manorama as Kathiravelu's Mother

* G. M. Sundar

Production



The film was entirely shot at Sethumadai near Pollachi.

Music



The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Lyrics were written by R. V. Udayakumar. The song "Adiye Vanjikodi" was composed by Karthik Raja. The song "Nenjukulle Innarunu" is set in Keeravani raga. According to Charulatha Mani, the song brought out "emotion of sadness in love very effectively". For the dubbed Telugu version 'Muddula Baava', all songs were written by Rajashri.

Reception



Malini Mannath of 'The Indian Express' wrote, "The film is an average entertainer with Karthik getting enough scope to emote". K. Vijiyin of 'New Straits Times' appreciated Karthik's performance and the music, but criticised the overuse of songs and the film's length. Karthik won the Filmfare Best Actor Award for acting in the film.

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