# Poompavai > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Poompavai > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Poompavai.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poompavai > Source revision: 1341955722 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|1944 film by Krishnan–Panju}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2017}} {{Use Indian English|date=February 2017}} {{Infobox film | name = Poompavai | image = Poompavai poster.jpg | alt = | caption = Theatrical release poster | director = T. Balaji Singh
[Krishnan–Panju](/source/Krishnan%E2%80%93Panju) ({{abbr|unc.|uncredited}}) | screenplay = A. A. Somayajulu | story = [Kambadasan](/source/Kambadasan) | starring = [K. R. Ramaswamy](/source/K._R._Ramasamy_(actor))
[U. R. Jeevarathnam](/source/U._R._Jeevarathnam) | music = Addepalli Rama Rao | cinematography = Purushotham | editing = S. Panju | studio = Leo Films | distributor = Kandhan & Co.
Sri Chaya & Co. | released = {{film date|1944|8|11|df=y}} | country = India | language = Tamil }} '''''Poompavai''''' ({{IPAc-en|p|uː|m|p|ɑː|v|aɪ}}) is a 1944 Indian [Tamil](/source/Tamil_language)-language film directed by T. Balaji Singh and the duo [Krishnan–Panju](/source/Krishnan%E2%80%93Panju) in the latter's directorial debut. Produced under the banner of Leo Films, it features [K. R. Ramaswamy](/source/K._R._Ramasamy_(actor)), [U. R. Jeevarathnam](/source/U._R._Jeevarathnam), [K. Sarangapani](/source/K._Sarangapani), [K. R. Chellam](/source/K._R._Chellam) and [S. V. Sahasranamam](/source/S._V._Sahasranamam). The film was released in August 1944 and became a success. == Plot == Poompavai is the daughter of Sivanesan Chettiar, a jeweller based in [Mylai](/source/Mylapore). Her [cruel stepmother](/source/wicked_stepmother) Ponnammal despises her and plots against her. Poompavai devotes herself to worshipping the [Hindu](/source/Hindus) god [Shiva](/source/Shiva). One day, Shiva appears before her father in the guise of a ''[sadhu](/source/sadhu)'', and gives him a [ruby](/source/ruby), which he decides to embed in a crown that the chieftain of Mylai has ordered him to make. But to his dismay, Sivanesan realises that his daughter has already given the ruby to a ''sadhu'' seeking alms. The chieftain refuses to believe this, and banishes Sivanesan and his family. The banished family meet Thirugnanar Sambandar, a saint to whom Poompavai is attracted. However, he orders her not to indulge in such desires and instead seek divine knowledge. After learning of Sambandar's powers, the chieftain of Mylai forgives Sivanesan's family and reinstates them. Not too long after, Poompavai dies after being bitten by a snake. A shocked Sivanesan rushes to Sambandar, who successfully resurrects her. Poompavai again asks him to marry her, but Sambandar says that having given her life, he is now like her father. Instead, he gives her divine knowledge, so she becomes his devotee. == Cast == {{Col-begin|width=60%}} {{Col-break|width=25%}} ;Male cast * [K. R. Ramaswamy](/source/K._R._Ramasamy_(actor)) as Thirugnanar Sambandar * [K. Sarangapani](/source/K._Sarangapani) as Sivanesan Chettiar * [T. R. Ramachandran](/source/T._R._Ramachandran) as Elelasingan * [Sahasranamam](/source/S._V._Sahasranamam) as Lord [Shiva](/source/Shiva) * M. R. Durairaj as Sivapadahrithayar * K. P. Jayaraman as Fat Chetty * [D. Balasubramaniam](/source/D._Balasubramaniam) as Mylai Chieftain * [N. S. Krishnan](/source/N._S._Krishnan) as Papavinasam Chetty {{Col-break|width=20%}} ;Female cast * [U. R. Jeevarathnam](/source/U._R._Jeevarathnam) as Poompavai * [K. R. Chellam](/source/K._R._Chellam) as Ponnammal * T. K. Pushpavalli as Mylai Chieftess * A. R. Sakunthala as Majari * [T. A. Mathuram](/source/T._A._Mathuram) as Kamakshi {{Col-break|width=20%}} ;Dance * V. S. Susheela Devi * T. M. Papa * A. R. Sakunthala * M. J. Andal {{col-end}} == Production == ''Poompavai'' was based on the folk story of the girl of the same name. Produced by the Leo Films, it marked the directorial debut of the duo [Krishnan–Panju](/source/Krishnan%E2%80%93Panju) (R. Krishnan and S. Panju) who were also in charge of the general supervision. But the director's credit was given to T. Balaji Singh instead. Besides co-directing, Panju also edited the film. The audiography was done by E. I. Jeeva. Purushotham was the cinematographer and the film was shot at Newtone Studios, [Kilpauk](/source/Kilpauk). [Kambadasan](/source/Kambadasan) wrote the story while A. A. Somayajulu wrote the dialogue. [V. B. Ramaiah Pillai](/source/Vazhuvoor_Ramaiah_Pillai) and Nataraj were the dance choreographers. == Soundtrack == The music was composed by Addepalli Rama Rao and the lyrics were written by Madurai Mariappa Swamigal and Kambadasan. Songs like "Kalam Veen Pogudhe" (sung by Jeevarathnam) and "Om Namasivayam" (sung by Ramaswamy) became popular. {| class="wikitable" ! Song !! Singer !! Ragam !! Lyrics !! Length |- | "Thodudaiya Seviyan" || [K. R. Ramasamy](/source/K._R._Ramasamy_(actor)) || Thodi || rowspan=3|[Kambadasan](/source/Kambadasan) || |- | "Pitham Konndam Namakku" || [Sahasranamam](/source/S._V._Sahasranamam) || Nadanamakriya || |- | "Gangaiyinal Thangakkudam Nirumpum" || [T. R. Ramachandran](/source/T._R._Ramachandran), A. R. Sakunthala || Mishrakam || |- | "Varumanthalir Meni" || [U. R. Jeevarathnam](/source/U._R._Jeevarathnam) || Reethigowlam || Madurai Mariappa Swamigal || 02:30 |- | "Kastapattu Sambhadhicha Dharu" || [N. S. Krishnan](/source/N._S._Krishnan), [T. A. Mathuram](/source/T._A._Mathuram) || Bageswari || Kambadasan || |- | "Vasamigum Malargal" || U. R. Jeevarathnam || Mand || Madurai Mariappa Swamigal || 02:39 |- | "Chinna Vayathile Kanni Thamizhile" || N. S. Krishnan & Party || Nadanamakriya || Kambadasan || |- | "Om Namasivayam Enave" || K. R. Ramasamy || || rowspan=2|Madurai Mariappa Swamigal || 02:58 |- | "Kalam Veen Pogudhe Kadhalane Guha" || U. R. Jeevarathnam || Sindhu Bhairavi || 02:47 |- | "Om Namasivaya Enum Namam" || K. R. Ramasamy || Bihag || Kambadasan || |- | "Thennadudaya Sivane ... Kannikkaiyai Etru" || U. R. Jeevarathnam || Devagandhari || Madurai Mariappa Swamigal || 02:50 |- | "Nanendrannavam Thonungal" || rowspan=2|K. R. Ramasamy || Sindhu Bhairavi || Kambadasan || |- | "Mandhiram Aavadhu Neeru Vanavar Meladhu Neeru" || Kanada || Thirugnana Sambandar || 00:36 |- | "Aadidum Menmalar Pada" || rowspan=2|U. R. Jeevarathnam || Kambodhi || Madurai Mariappa Swamigal || 03:20 |- | "Podhum Podhum Indha Janmam" || Sivaranjani || Madurai Mariappa Swamigal || 03:00 |- | "Kulirnthu Than Nijamanal Udala Ulama" || Oracle || Bhairavi || rowspan=5|Kambadasan || |- | "Sivamadhe Mudhan Maiyana Deivam" || rowspan=2|K. R. Ramasamy || Bihag || |- | "Mattitta Punnaiyanganan" || Bhimpalas || |- | "Sivasiva Siva Sankarane" || K. R. Ramasamy, U. R. Jeevarathnam, Chorus || Brindavana Saranga || |- | "En Mele Dhenum Kopama" || T. A. Mathuram || || |- | "Monathile Varum Gnanam" || U. R. Jeevarathnam || || Madurai Mariappa Swamigal || 03:05 |} == Release and reception == ''Poompavai'' was released on 11 August 1944 in select theatres,{{Cite news |date=11 August 1944 |title=Poompavai |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19440811&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606042300/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19440811&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |archive-date=6 June 2020 |access-date=28 January 2020 |work=[The Indian Express](/source/The_Indian_Express) |pages=8 |via=[Google News Archive](/source/Google_News_Archive)}} and had a wider release a week later.{{Cite news |date=18 August 1944 |title=Poompavai |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19440818&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240519093117/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19440818&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |archive-date=19 May 2024 |access-date=28 January 2020 |work=[The Indian Express](/source/The_Indian_Express) |pages=3 |via=[Google News Archive](/source/Google_News_Archive)}} The film was distributed by Kandhan & Co in Coimbatore, Sri Chaya & Co in Madras, and Mysore Film Corporation in Bangalore,{{Cite news |date=4 August 1944 |title=Poompavai |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19440804&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220603110629/https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=P9oYG7HA76QC&dat=19440804&printsec=frontpage&hl=en |archive-date=3 June 2022 |access-date=3 August 2019 |work=[The Indian Express](/source/The_Indian_Express) |pages=6 |via=[Google News Archive](/source/Google_News_Archive)}} and emerged a box office success. Kay Yess Enn of ''[The Indian Express](/source/The_Indian_Express)'' positively reviewed the film, but criticised its length.{{Cite news |last=Kay Yess Enn |date=19 August 1944 |title=Poompavai |url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=9Is-AAAAIBAJ&pg=2160%2C2517612 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240519093122/https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=9Is-AAAAIBAJ&pg=2160%2C2517612 |archive-date=19 May 2024 |access-date=16 November 2020 |work=[The Indian Express](/source/The_Indian_Express) |pages=8 |via=[Google News Archive](/source/Google_News_Archive)}} == References == {{Cite news |last=Guy |first=Randor |author-link=Randor Guy |date=16 August 2014 |title=Poompaavai 1944 |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/blast-from-the-past-1944-tamil-classic-movie-poompaavai/article6324272.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170102151826/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/blast-from-the-past-1944-tamil-classic-movie-poompaavai/article6324272.ece |archive-date=2 January 2017 |access-date=2 January 2017 |work=[The Hindu](/source/The_Hindu)}} {{Cite book |url=http://mininoolaham.blogspot.com/2017/05/1944_7.html |title=Poompavai |publisher=Rangam Bros |year=1944 |location=Mount Road, Madras |language=ta |type=[song book](/source/song_book) |access-date=6 June 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606024156/http://mininoolaham.blogspot.com/2017/05/1944_7.html |archive-date=6 June 2020 |url-status=live}} == External links == *{{IMDb title|id=0234496}} {{Krishnan–Panju}} Category:1944 Indian films Category:1944 Tamil-language films Category:1944 directorial debut films Category:1944 films Category:Films directed by Krishnan–Panju Category:Films scored by Addepalli Rama Rao Category:Hindu devotional films Category:Hindu mythological films Category:Indian black-and-white films Category:Tamil-language Indian films --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Poompavai](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poompavai) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poompavai?action=history)). 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