Pollachi Mappillai

Pollachi Mappillai (transl. Pollachi son-in-law) is a 2010 Indian Tamil comedy film directed by R. Lakshmanan. The film features Sathyaraj and Susan in lead roles with Goundamani in a pivotal role. The film, produced by Mangai Harirajan, had musical score by Deva and was released after several delays in 16 July 2010 to positive reviews.[1] But it was a flop at the box office.

Pollachi Mappillai
Directed byR. Lakshmanan
Produced byMangai Harirajan
StarringSathyaraj
Susan
Goundamani
Music byDeva
CinematographyS. Ashokrajan
Edited byM. Sunilkumar
Production
company
Priyanka Art Productions
Release date
  • 16 July 2010 (2010-07-16)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Cast

Production

Television serial director Mangai Harirajan chose to make a film with Sathyaraj in a venture titled Kootani Aatchi in early 2005.[2] The project meant that Sathyaraj and Harirajan agreed to shelve another film they were making together titled Perumal Samy, a film based on a Kolkata-based hangman with Sibiraj also in the cast.[3][4] Lakshmanan, an associate to Sundar C, was selected to make his debut as director; while Susan who had appeared in Neranja Manasu (2004) was roped in to play heroine.[5] In April 2005, the team chose to change the film's title to Kovai Express, supposedly inspired by Kamal Haasan's film from the same period, Mumbai Xpress.[6] The title was soon after changed to Pollachi Mappillai.

Production delays of the film, led to slow progress and long breaks between schedules. An item number featuring Gurleen Chopra was added and the team began preparing for a Summer 2008 release, though further financial constraints meant more delays.[7]

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by Deva.[8] The soundtrack of the film was released in March 2008 at Hotel Green Park in a ceremony which involved several film producers.[9][10]

  • Indha Guindy - Senthil, Jayalakshmi
  • Mappillai Mappillai - Madurai Panneerselvam
  • Mithuraa - Sofiya
  • Vecha Idam - Mano, Sofiya

Release

The film eventually had a low key release in July 2010, with little spending by the team on publicity.[11] It had an average box office opening, though quickly slipped out of theatres.[12] The New Indian Express labelled the film as "very forgettable".[13]

References
  1. "Pollachi Mapillai - Review - Tamil Movie Visitor Coloumn - Pollachi Mapillai – Sathyaraj – Goundamani – Vinu Chakravarthy – Mani Vannan - Behindwoods.com". behindwoods.com. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20051126020416/http://www.chennaionline.com/film/Onlocation/2005/11kootaniatchi.asp
  3. "Sathyaraj to meet Bengal hangman". nowrunning.com. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  4. "Better bet as a baddie - Bollywood Movie News". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  5. "Susan finds a role - Bollywood Movie News". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  6. "Changes galore - Tamil Movie News". 173.193.200.250. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  7. "'Pollachi Mappillai' is coming to town - Tamil Movie News". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  8. https://spicyonion.com/movie/pollachi-mappillai/
  9. "Events - 'Pollachi Maapillai' Audio Launch". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  10. "In true Deva style - The Hindu". thehindu.com. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  11. "Friday Fiesta 160710 - Bollywood Movie News". indiaglitz.com. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  12. "Pollachi Maple - Behindwoods.com - Tamil Top Ten Movies - Naadodigal Masilamani Vaalmiki Mutthirai Mayandi Kudumbathar Ayan Pasanga". behindwoods.com. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
  13. "Pollachi Maapillai". newindianexpress.com. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
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