Pookkalai Parikkatheergal (transl. Don't pluck the flowers) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by V. Azhagappan. The film stars Suresh and Nadhiya, with Rajeev and Vinu Chakravarthy in supporting roles, with music composed by T. Rajendar. It was released on 29 May 1986.[1]
| Pookkalai Parikkatheergal | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | V. Azhagappan |
| Written by | Es. N. Ravi (dialogues) |
| Story by | V. Azhagappan |
| Produced by | Mohan Natrajan Tharangai V. Shanmugam |
| Starring | Suresh Nadhiya |
| Cinematography | K. B. Dayalan |
| Edited by | V. Rajagopal |
| Music by | T. Rajendar |
Production company | Sri Rajakaaliamman Movies |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot edit
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Cast edit
- Suresh
- Nadhiya
- Vinu Chakravarthy
- Rajeev
- V. K. Ramasamy
- S. S. Chandran
- Senthil
- Manorama
- Ganesh (cameo appearance in song "Pookkala Than")
Production edit
The dialogues for the film were written by lyricist Ponniyin Selvan[2] who was credited as Es. N. Ravi.[3] Anuja Reddy was offered to act in the film but declined.[4] The film was shot in Ooty, Munnar and Kodaikanal.[5]
Soundtrack edit
The soundtrack was composed by T. Rajendar who also wrote the lyrics.[6][7] The song "Kadhal Oorvalam" is set to the raga Jog.[8] The songs "Pookalai Than", "Maalai Ennai" and "Ammadi Chinna" attained popularity.[5]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Maane Thene" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | 4:12 |
| 2. | "Kadhal Oorvalam" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | 5:04 |
| 3. | "Adiye Vanitha" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela, S. Janaki | 4:41 |
| 4. | "Adi Ammadi" | K. S. Chithra | 4:55 |
| 5. | "Maalai Ennai Vaattuthu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | 4:14 |
| 6. | "Pookkalaithan" | Malaysia Vasudevan | 4:15 |
| Total length: | 27:21 | ||
Reception edit
The film was released alongside Kamal Haasan starrer Vikram and ran for 100 days.[5] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki praised the performances of cast, Rajendar's music and Dayalan's cinematography and concluded that the film's director Azhagappan skilfully weaves together tasteful incidents, without slackening till the end.[9] The film was a success,[10] and Rajender won the Cinema Express Award for Best Music Director; while the announcement of the winners for the 7th Cinema Express Awards mentioned his winning was for this film and Mythili Ennai Kaathali,[11] during the presentation only the latter film was mentioned.[12]
References edit
- ^ "பூக்களை பறிக்காதீர்கள் / Pookkalai Pareekatheergal (1986)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 22 November 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "திரைப்பட பாடலாசிரியர் பொன்னியின் செல்வன் மரணம்". Dinamani (in Tamil). 11 May 2009. Archived from the original on 16 February 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ Pookkalai Parikkatheergal (motion picture) (in Tamil). India: Sri Rajakaaliamman Films. 1986. From 2:08 to 2:10.
- ^ "Anuja Reddy: 'அத்தனை பேர் முன்னாடி ஓப்பனா நிக்கனும்' -90s அனுஜா ரெட்டி வேதனை!". Hindustan Times (in Tamil). 20 January 2023. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023.
- ^ a b c சுரா. "கனவு ராஜாக்கள் - PAGE 32". Lekha Books (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 23 April 2024. Retrieved 5 May 2024.
- ^ "Pookalai Pareekatheergal (1986)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ "Pookkalai Parikkatheergal Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by T Rajender". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 16 February 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2023.
- ^ Sundararaman (2007) [2005]. Raga Chintamani: A Guide to Carnatic Ragas Through Tamil Film Music (2nd ed.). Pichhamal Chintamani. p. 134. OCLC 295034757.
- ^ ஜெயமன்மதன் (15 June 1986). "பூக்களை பறிக்காதீர்கள்". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 17. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 16 February 2023 – via Internet Archive.
- ^ Krishnaswamy, N. (19 September 1987). "Entry with a bang". The Indian Express. p. 19. Archived from the original on 17 February 2023. Retrieved 17 February 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Cinema Express awards for 1986". The Indian Express. 27 February 1987. p. 3. Retrieved 17 February 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Cine artistes asked to broaden talents". The Indian Express. 13 April 1987. p. 3. Archived from the original on 21 April 2024. Retrieved 17 February 2023 – via Google News Archive.
