Parisam Pottachu

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]

Parisam Pottachu
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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	18 September 1987 (1987-09-18)
Running time	124 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

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]

Track listing

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]