Puyal Paadum Paattu

Puyal Paadum Paattu (transl. Song of the storm) is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language film directed by Manivannan and written by M. Karunanidhi. It is a remake of the 1986 Malayalam film Pranamam.^[1] The film stars Radhika and Raghuvaran, with Vinu Chakravarthy, Murali and Master Haja Sheriff in supporting roles. It was released on 21 October 1987.

Puyal Paadum Paattu
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Directed by	Manivannan
Screenplay by	M. Karunanidhi
Story by	Bharathan
Produced by	Murasoli Selvam
Starring	Radhika Raghuvaran
Cinematography	A. Sabhapathy
Edited by	P. Venkateswara Rao
Music by	Ilaiyaraaja
Production company	Poompuhar Productions
Release date	21 October 1987 (1987-10-21)
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

Cast

• Radhika as the journalist
• Raghuvaran as the police inspector
• Vinu Chakravarthy
• Murali as the student leader
• Master Haja Sheriff as a student

Themes

One of the main themes of the film is drug addiction.^[2]

Soundtrack

The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.^[3][4] The song "Velu Muruganukku" is set in Mohanam raga.^[5][6]

Track listing

No.	Title	Lyrics	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Vel Muruganukku"	Pulamaipithan	Malaysia Vasudevan
2.	"Kannana Kanne"	Pulamaipithan	K. S. Chithra
3.	"Ozhunga Padikka"	Gangai Amaran	S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
4.	"Puyal Oru Paattu"	Pulamaipithan	Malaysia Vasudevan
5.	"Annaadam"	Gangai Amaran	Malaysia Vasudevan, K. S. Chithra

Release and reception

Puyal Paadum Paattu was released on 21 October 1987,^[7][8] during Diwali.^[9] The Indian Express wrote, "The campus scenes have impact. The sprinkling of good dancers, the exotic costumes, the catchy tunes and rhythms used in the songs and the general air of youthful vivacity come over beautifully".^[10] Jayamanmadhan of Kalki felt after the interval, the film lacks momentum and composure and felt rushed.^[11]