Ponkathir
പൊൻകതിർ
Synopsis
A rich industrialist, Prabhu runs a factory along with his son Ravi. However, Vikraman, Prabhu's crooked nephew tries to manipulate Prabhu's wealth and defames his family.
Top Cast
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Prem Nazir
Ravi
C I Parameswaran Pillai
Prabhu
Lalitha
Radha
S. P. Pillai
Pappan
Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair
Vikraman
T R Omana
Thulasi
Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai
Mathu Pillai
Aranmula Ponnamma
Madhu’s mother
K P Kottarakkara
Madhu
Bharathi Menon
Sarala
S R Pallatt
C S Radhadevi
Adoor Pankajam
T. S. Muthaiah
Pankajavalli
Ragini
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- E R Cooper
- Screenplay & Story
- Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai, K P Kottarakkara
- Original Score
- Brother Lakshmanan
- Original Title
- പൊൻകതിർ
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Malayalam
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- Neela Productions, Merryland Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
E R Cooper
Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai, K P Kottarakkara
Brother Lakshmanan
K D George
Department Leadership Roster
Brother Lakshmanan
Original Music Composer
K D George
Editor
Muthukulam Raghavan Pillai
Writer
K P Kottarakkara
Writer
E R Cooper
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ponkathir
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ponkathir about?
A rich industrialist, Prabhu runs a factory along with his son Ravi. However, Vikraman, Prabhu's crooked nephew tries to manipulate Prabhu's wealth and defames his family.
Who directed Ponkathir?
Ponkathir was directed by E R Cooper.
Who stars in Ponkathir?
The principal cast of Ponkathir includes Prem Nazir, C I Parameswaran Pillai, Lalitha, S. P. Pillai, Thikkurissy Sukumaran Nair.
When was Ponkathir released and how long is it?
Ponkathir was released in 1953 with a total runtime of Unknown.
Who composed the musical score for Ponkathir?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ponkathir was composed by Brother Lakshmanan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ponkathir?
Ponkathir holds official age classifications: IN: U (Universal Public Exhibition — Unrestricted family viewing.).