Pondatti Sonna Kettukanum () is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by V. Sekhar. The film was produced by K. Parthiban, Vetriyur K. Sethu and A. Rajendran under Jayalakshmi Art Creations. The film stars Bhanupriya and Chandrasekhar, with Goundamani, Senthil, Charle and Chinni Jayanth portraying supporting roles.
The cinematography and editing was handled by G. Rajendran and A. P. Manivannan. The soundtrack was composed by Chandrabose. The film was released on 28 November 1991.
Plot
The film revolves around how women are treated in a male chauvinist family setting. The father-in-law Dharmalingam (Goundamani) and mother-in-law (Manorama) look down upon their 3 daughters-in-law Thangam, Indira and Girija.
Things get worse when Dharmalingam and his youngest son torture their mute daughter-in-law on coming to know that her father died leaving behind a huge debt and even try to kill her and her baby.
Taking things into their hands, the 3 daughters-in-law decide to reform their husbands and ultimately their father-in-law and mother-in-law culminating into a happy, comical ending for everyone.
Cast
Production The film was based on events that happened in Sekhar's next door neighbour's life. Soundtrack Soundtrack was composed by Chandrabose and lyrics were written by Vaali and Muthulingam.
Pondatti Sonna – Mano, Chithra, Deepan Chakravarthy, Lalitha Sagari Chinna Chinna Varigal – S. P. Balasubramaniam Jolluthan Jolluthan – S. P. Balasubramaniam, Chithra Vanthale therku – P. Susheela, S. Janaki, Vani Jayaram, Naanthaan Di – S. P. Shailaja Ponne poovamma– P. Susheela
Reception C. R. K. of Kalki gave a mixed review for the film citing that film which promised to revolve around a revolutionary woman but breaks anticipation around it and the film wanders around aimlessly. He also noted that Bhanupriya and Chandrasekhar were wasted but appreciated Goundamani's performance. The film ran for over 100 days in theatres, and Manorama won the Cinema Express Award for Best Comedy Actress.
Remakes
YearTitleLanguage1992Pellam Chepithe VinaliTelugu1993Hendthi Helidare KelabekuKannada1997Kottappurathe KoottukudumbamMalayalam
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