Poomani (film)

Poomani is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language film, written and directed by Kalanjiyam in his debut.^[1] The film stars Murali, Devayani, Prakash Raj and Reshma. It was released on 6 December 1996.^[2] Kalanjiyam won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Story Writer and Jaguar Thangam won for Best Stunt Master.^[3]

Poomani
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Directed by	Kalanjiyam
Written by	Kalanjiyam
Produced by	G. V. Aanandan
Starring	Murali Devayani Prakash Raj Reshma
Cinematography	R. M. Ramnath Shetty
Edited by	Peter Bhabiah
Music by	Ilaiyaraaja
Production company	Aanand Movie Land
Release date	6 December 1996 (1996-12-06)
Running time	139 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

When Thangamani flees on his wedding day, his brother, Poomani, steps in and marries Vijaya who detests Poomani. However, as time passes by, she changes her thinking towards him.

Cast

• Murali as Poomani
• Devayani as Vijaya
• Prakash Raj as Thangamani
• Reshma as Pottu
• Manivannan as Veerappan
• Vinu Chakravarthy as Muthuramalingam
• Sabitha Anand

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.^[4][5]

Song	Singers	Lyrics	Length
"Saami Kodutha"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	Vaali	02:52
"En Paattu En Paattu"	Ilaiyaraaja	Mu. Metha	04:44
"Edhuthu Viduda Maappillai"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Manivannan	Vaali	04:33
"Then Podhigai Kaatre"	K. S. Chithra	Kamakodiyan	03:32
"Ila Vatta Vatta Kalla"	Mano, K. S. Chithra	Vaali	05:03
"Thol Mezha Thol"	Ilaiyaraaja, Sujatha Mohan	Palani Bharathi	05:15
"Saami Kodutha Varam"	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam	Vaali	04:42