Parisam Pottachu
| Parisam Pottachu | |
|---|---|
 Title card | |
| Directed by | K. Shozharajan |
| Written by | Es. N. Ravi |
| Produced by | Perumal |
| Starring | Pandiyan Madhuri Ranjini |
| Cinematography | C. R. Santhanapandiyan |
| Edited by | Rajakeerthi |
| Music by | Manoj–Gyan |
Production company | Kalaimani Movies |
Release date |
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Running time | 124 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Parisam Pottachu (/poʊtɑːtʃu/ transl. The gift was given) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film directed by K. Shozharajan and written by Es. N. Ravi. The film stars Pandiyan, Madhuri and Ranjini. It was released on 18 September 1987.[1]
Plot
A girl becomes insane after her lover drowns. Ramu, the son-in-law of the village VIP, has a soft spot for her. When he tries to find who is responsible for her pregnancy, she is shocked. Since Ramu's wife is barren, the insane girl becomes a surrogate mother, but later drowns in the sea.
Cast
- Pandiyan as Ramu
- Madhuri
- Ranjini as the insane girl
- Malaysia Vasudevan as the village VIP
- Karthik as Murali (guest appearance)
- S. S. Chandran
- Senthil
- Kumarimuthu
Production
C. Santhanapandiyan, son of minister Aranganayagam made his debut as cinematographer with this film.[2]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Manoj–Gyan.[3]
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ponna Porantha" | Muthulingam | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja | |
| 2. | "Velli Kolusu" | Gangai Amaran | S. Janaki, Malaysia Vasudevan | |
| 3. | "Malarae Mullaanai" | Vairamuthu | S. Janaki | |
| 4. | "Oothunga Konjum" | Vaali | S. Janaki | |
| 5. | "Chithirai Poove" | Mu. Metha | P. Susheela, Vani Jairam |
Critical reception
The Indian Express wrote, "The story is utterly contrived. Songs, cabaret numbers and fights regularly dot the screenplay."[4] Balumani of Anna praised acting, humour, music, cinematography, story and direction.[5]
References
- ^ "பரிசம் போட்டாச்சு / Parisam Pottachu (1987)". Screen 4 Screen. Archived from the original on 15 November 2023. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "இயக்குனராகும் ஒளிப்பதிவாளர்". Anna (in Tamil). 5 October 1987. p. 4. Retrieved 21 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.
- ^ "Parisam Pottachu Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by Manoj Kyan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 18 February 2022. Retrieved 18 February 2022.
- ^ "Contrived". The Indian Express. 9 October 1987. p. 5. Retrieved 22 January 2021 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ பாலுமணி (28 September 1987). "பரிசம் போட்டாச்சு". Anna (in Tamil). p. 4. Retrieved 21 July 2025 – via Endangered Archives Programme.