Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum
| Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum | |
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| Directed by | E. Ramdoss | 
| Written by | E. Ramdoss | 
| Produced by | K. Mohan Durai | 
| Starring | Mohan Seetha Ranjini  | 
| Cinematography | Dinesh Baboo | 
| Edited by | R. Baskaran B. Krishna Kumar  | 
| Music by | V. S. Narasimhan | 
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Running time  | 133 minutes | 
| Country | India | 
| Language | Tamil | 
Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum (transl. Let a thousand flowers blossom) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language romance film written and directed by E. Ramdoss in his debut. The film stars Mohan, Seetha and Ranjini. It was released on 8 August 1986.[1]
Plot
Cast
- Mohan as Arun
 - Seetha as Seetha
 - Ranjini
 - Goundamani
 - Senthil
 - Janagaraj
 - Rajkumar Sethupathi
 - Chakravarthy
 - Meesai Murugesan
 - Madhumohan
 - Poornam Viswanathan
 - Charle
 - Thyagu
 - Chinni Jayanth
 - Rajan
 - Kuyili
 - Baby Anju
 - Baby Sharada Preetha
 - K. S. Ravikumar
 
Production
E. Ramdoss who worked as an assistant to P. S. Nivas, Manivannan and K. Rangaraj made his directorial debut with this film.[2][3] Despite a publicised fallout between the producer and the original music composer Ilaiyaraaja, the film became a success commercially.[4] The film was launched at Prasad recording studios and the title song was recorded on the same day. Minister V. V. Swaminathan lit the lamp and launched the film.[5] The filming was held at Kodaikanal.[3]
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by V. S. Narasimhan.[6]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length | 
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Poomedaiyo" | Mu. Metha | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
| 2. | "Aayiram Pookkal" | Vairamuthu | P. Susheela | |
| 3. | "Megam Andha Megam" | Na. Kamarasan | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | |
| 4. | "Nethu Unna Pathu" | Vaali | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki | |
| 5. | "Kadhal Nila" | Vaali | S. P. Balasubramaniam | |
| 6. | "Idhu Ilamai Ezhuthum" | Muthulingam | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Vani Jairam | 
Reception
Kalki said the music by Narasimhan was "okay", and lauded the cinematography by Dinesh Baboo.[7] Balumani of Anna praised acting, humour, music, cinematography and direction.[8]
References
- ^ "மணிரத்னம் டைரக்ஷனில் இதயக்கோயில்". Maalai Malar (in Tamil). 3 July 2016. Archived from the original on 3 January 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2019.
 - ^ "கவிக்கோ காட்டிய வழி!″". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 11 November 2016. Archived from the original on 5 May 2024. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
 - ^ a b "ஆயிரம் பூக்கள் மலரட்டும்". Anna (in Tamil). 20 April 1986. p. 4. Retrieved 9 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
 - ^ வெற்றிமாறன் மாதிரி ஒரு டைரக்டரை பார்க்க முடியாது- Exclusive Interview With E Ramdoss (in Tamil). Nettv4u. 15 May 2017. Archived from the original on 14 July 2023. Retrieved 17 December 2018 – via YouTube.
 - ^ "ஆயிரம் பூக்கள் மலரட்டும் ஆனந்தம் எங்கும் பரவட்டும்". Anna (in Tamil). 6 May 1986. p. 4. Retrieved 10 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
 - ^ "Aayiram Pookkal Malarattum Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record". Macsendisk. Archived from the original on 14 July 2022. Retrieved 14 July 2022.
 - ^ "ஆயிரம் பூக்கள் மலரட்டும்". Kalki (in Tamil). 24 August 1986. p. 30. Archived from the original on 22 June 2023. Retrieved 23 April 2024 – via Internet Archive.
 - ^ பாலுமணி (3 August 1986). "ஆயிரம் பூக்கள் மலரட்டும்". Anna (in Tamil). p. 4. Retrieved 13 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
 
