Aavarampoo


Aavarampoo is a 1992 Tamil language drama film, directed by Bharathan. The film features Vineeth, Nandhini and Nassar in lead roles. The film, produced by K. R., had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja and was released on 5 June 1992. The film is a remake of the 1980 Malayalam film Thakara.

Plot

Sakkarai is a mentally ill boy and an orphan. Most of the villagers take advantage of his innocence. Sakkarai works under his chief Thevar, who has two wives. After a dispute with his first wife Lakshmi, he marries another woman. Sakkarai develops a soft corner for Thevar's daughter Thamarai. Aasari, who has been humiliated by Thamarai, brainwashes and manipulates Sakkarai. So Sakkarai has a physical relation with Thamarai. Later, Thevar finds out their relationship and beats the innocent Sakkarai. Later, Thevar arranges his daughter's marriage with Senkodan, a drunkard. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.

Cast

;Film Fans' Association Awards 1992
;Tamil Nadu State Film Awards 1992
The film score and the soundtrack were composed by film composer Ilaiyaraaja. The soundtrack, released in 1992, features 6 tracks with lyrics written by Pulamaipithan and Gangai Amaran.
TrackSongSingerDuration
1"Aalolam Paadi"Ilaiyaraaja5:05
2"Adukku Malli Yeduthu"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki5:00
3"Mandhiram Idhu"K. J. Yesudas6:09
4"Nadhi Odum Karaiyoram"S. Janaki4:53
5"Saadhinchane"Krishna Sundar2:55
6"Saami Kitta Solli"S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. Janaki4:39

Reception

The Indian Express wrote "the director's touch of class is evident in every frame".