Poompatta (film)

Poompatta is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language children's film, directed by B. K. Pottekkad and produced by V. M. Sreenivasan. Based on a short story by Karoor Neelakanta Pillai, the film stars Sridevi, Prema, Sankaradi and T. R. Omana. It was released on 12 March 1971. Sridevi won the Kerala State [Film Award for Best Child Artist] for her performance in this film.

Plot

Sarada becomes an orphan after her mother dies due to an illness. She is adopted by her stepmother, who ill-treats her.