Chithirai Pookkal

Chithirai Pookkal (transl. Chaitra flowers) is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Kanmani Subbu. The film stars newcomers Jayanthkumar and Vinodhini, with R. Sarathkumar, Radha Ravi, Charle, S. S. Chandran and Vinu Chakravarthy playing supporting roles. It was released on 23 February 1991.^[1]

Chithirai Pookkal
Directed by	Kanmani Subbu
Written by	Kanmani Subbu
Produced by	Kamatchi Thamizhmani Yasodha Thamizhmani K. Chidhambaram
Starring	Jayanthkumar Vinodhini
Cinematography	M. V. Ramkrishnan
Edited by	K. R. Ramalingam
Music by	M. S. Murali
Production company	Nachiyar Movies
Release date	23 February 1991 (1991-02-23)
Running time	140 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Hari and his parents as well as Bharathi and her parents settle for the holidays in the same hotel in Ooty. Hari and Bharathi get into several quarrels until they fall in love. Their parents, knowing their love affair, refuse to unite them. Later, the lovers elope and they try to commit suicide. Johnson David, a retired military officer, saves them in time and he accommodates the young lovers. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.

Cast

• Jayanthkumar as Hari
• Vinodhini as Bharathi
• R. Sarathkumar as Johnson David
• Radha Ravi as Lollai Kaadu
• Charle
• S. S. Chandran as Mayil Vahanam, Bharathi's father
• Vinu Chakravarthy as Hari's father
• Kovai Sarala as Bharathi's mother
• Vaani as Hari's mother
• Dr. Nadesan
• Master Kiruba
• Joker Thulasi
• Karmegham

Production

Chithirai Pookkal was directed by Kanmani Subbu, son of lyricist Kannadasan.The film was shot at Munnar and Ooty.^[2]

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Murali, with lyrics written by Vaali, Ilavenil, Kannadasan, Maruthi and Kanmani Subbu.^[3]

Song	Singer(s)	Duration
"Aanandh Geedhangal"	Uma Ramanan	5:00
"Aranam Un Sanidhanam"	Mano, Uma Ramanan	4:57
"Do You Love Me"	Mano, Uma Ramanan	4:17
"Mandhira Punnagai"	Mano	4:58
"Onnu Rendu Moonu"	Mano, Uma Ramanan	4:10
"Sangeetham Kadal"	Mano	4:02
"Vaadi My Dear Lady"	Mano	5:02

Reception

C. R. K. of Kalki called it a light weight humour with no room for thought and seriousness.^[4] The film failed at the box-office and Thamizhmani incurred losses.^[2]