Poompuhar
பூம்புகார்
Synopsis
After losing his entire wealth to a courtesan, Kovalan returns to his wife, Kannagi. She offers him her last piece of jewellery to help him but he is falsely accused of theft and beheaded by the king.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- P. Neelakantan
- Screenplay & Story
- M. Karunanidhi
- Original Score
- R. Sudarshan
- Original Title
- பூம்புகார்
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Production Studios
- Mekala Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
P. Neelakantan
M. Karunanidhi
R. Sudarshan
Department Leadership Roster
P. Neelakantan
Director
M. Karunanidhi
Writer
R. Sudarshan
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poompuhar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Poompuhar about?
After losing his entire wealth to a courtesan, Kovalan returns to his wife, Kannagi. She offers him her last piece of jewellery to help him but he is falsely accused of theft and beheaded by the king.
Who directed Poompuhar?
Poompuhar was directed by P. Neelakantan.
Who stars in Poompuhar?
The principal cast of Poompuhar includes C. R. Vijayakumari, S. S. Rajendran, Rajasree, K. B. Sundarambal, Nagesh.
When was Poompuhar released and how long is it?
Poompuhar was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 2h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Poompuhar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Poompuhar was composed by R. Sudarshan.