Ponniyin Selvan (2005 film)

Ponniyin Selvan (transl. The son of Ponni) is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Radha Mohan. Produced by A. M. Ratnam, it stars his son Ravi Krishna, along with Gopika and Revathi, while Vidyasagar had composed the music for the film. The film is unrelated to the same-titled novel by Kalki Krishnamurthy.[1] It was released in Telugu as Muddula Koduku and additionally featured Uttej and Venu Madhav replacing the Tamil actors Elango Kumaravel and Mayilsamy, respectively.[2]

Ponniyin Selvan
VCD Cover
Directed byRadha Mohan
Written byViji (Dialogue)
Screenplay byRadha Mohan
Story byRadha Mohan
Produced byA. M. Rathnam
StarringRavi Krishna
Gopika
Revathi
Prakash Raj
CinematographySrinivas
Edited byMu. Kasi Vishwanathan
Music byVidyasagar
Distributed bySri Surya Movies
Release date
  • 15 August 2005 (2005-08-15)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

Venu is a middle-class young man who lives in a middle-class area. His life revolves around his mother, sister, neighbor and friends. He has an inferiority complex because of the scar on his face. One fateful day, Venu decides to have plastic surgery to remove the scar. In order to raise money for his operation, he takes up part-time jobs. He becomes harsh and cold and starts to behave strangely with his family and friends. This new Venu shocks everyone around him. The rest of the story is about what he realizes in the process of getting his new face job.

Cast

Soundtrack
Ponniyin Selvan
Soundtrack album by
Vidyasagar
Released2005
GenreSoundtrack
LabelFive Star Audio
ProducerVidyasagar
Vidyasagar chronology
Chandrolsavam
(2005)		 Ponniyin Selvan
(2005)		 London
(2005)
Song TitleSingersLyrics
"Siruthooral"Sadhana Sargam, SrinivasVaali
"Kadhal Poonga"Udit Narayan, Sujatha MohanP. Vijay
"Kola Kolayaa"KK, Sujatha Mohan
"Do Re Me"Kunal Ganjawala, Benny Dayal, Arjun
"Vennilaa"Harish Raghavendra, Cicilly
"Thachukko Thachukko"Anuradha Sriram, Mathangi

Reception

Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote that "A fairly neatly packaged film if you want to go in for something different".[3] A critic from Sify wrote that "On the whole Ponniyin Selvan is a sweet and sentimental family drama that moves at a leisurely pace".[4] A critic from Indiaglitz wrote that "Amidst action-packed masala movies these days, Ponniyin Selvan is a refreshing change".[5] A critic from The Hindu wrote that "Creator Radha Mohan has done it again. With almost the entire technical team of his debut film in tow, Radha returns to prove that his `Azhagiya Theeyae' was not a mere flash in the pan".[6]

References
  1. "'Billa' to 'Vikram': Seven Tamil movie titles which are used twice". The Times of India. 10 November 2020. Archived from the original on 23 May 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2022.
  2. "Strictly for women only". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 27 January 2022. Retrieved 7 February 2022.
  3. Mannath, Malini. "Ponniyin Selvan". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 14 October 2006.
  4. "Movie Review : Ponniyin Selvan". Sify. 9 March 2014. Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 29 November 2021.
  5. "IndiaGlitz - Ponniyin Selvan Tamil Movie Review - cinema preview stills gallery trailer video clips showtimes". Indiaglitz.com. Archived from the original on 29 November 2005. Retrieved 5 February 2022.
  6. "The Hindu : Entertainment Chennai / Film Review : Proving his mettle yet again". 7 November 2007. Archived from the original on 7 November 2007. Retrieved 29 November 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)


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