Poonthottam
Poonthottam is a 1998 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Kalanjiyam. The film stars Murali and Devayani, while Raghuvaran, Manivannan and Vijayalakshmi play other supporting roles. It was released on 10 July 1998.
Plot
A woman faces threats from her step-brothers who are keen to evict her from their home. Meanwhile, her good for nothing tenant is another problem. But, it is the same tenant who comes to their rescue.Cast
Production
Director Kalanjiyam chose to re-collaborate with actors Murali and Devayani, who he had worked with in his first film Poomani. Chaplin Balu was initially signed to shoot for the film for ten days but was removed from the film by Vadivelu, who had asked the film crew to write down the names of prominent actors in the film and Balu's name wasn't present.Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja.| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
| "Vennilavukku Aasai" | Ilaiyaraaja | Vaasan |
| "Vaanathu Tharagaiyo | Hariharan | Vaasan |
| "Vaanathil Irunthu" | Ilaiyaraaja | Vaasan |
| "Ponnumani" | Mano, Gangai Amaran, Vadivelu | Vaasan |
| "Meetatha Oru Veenai" | Hariharan, Mahalakshmi Iyer | Mu. Metha |
| "Iniya Malargal" | Ilaiyaraaja | Arivumathi |
| "New Year" | Karthik Raja, Yuvan [Shankar Raja], Venkat Prabhu, Premji Amaran, Mano, Bhavatharini, Malaysia Vasudevan | Vaasan |