Uthiripookkal
Uthiripookkal English Scattered flowers is a 1979 Indian Tamil drama film written and directed by J. Mahendran. The script was based on a short story titled Chitrannai by Pudhumaipithan. It stars newcomers Vijayan, Ashwini, Mathumalini and Charuhasan in prominent roles while Sarath Babu plays a cameo. The films soundtrack and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The cinematography was handled by Ashok Kumar while B. Lenin made his debut as an independent editor through the film. The film has been critically acclaimed and considered a landmark film in Tamil cinema. Mahendran won the Filmfare Award for Best Tamil Director and S. Janaki won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Female Playback. In 2013, IBN Live included the film in its list of 100 greatest Indian films of all time.
This movie features five songs composed by Ilaiyaraaja and lyrics written by Kannadasan, Ilaiyaraaja, Gangai Amaran, M. G. Vallaban and Muthulingam.The film is considered as a breakthrough in commercial Tamil cinema and has been lauded by many film makers. In a 2007 interview with The Hindu, Mani Ratnam remarked If I get anywhere near what Mahendran did in Udhiri Pookkal, Ill be a happy man. The Times of India wrote 1979 was the year of Uthiripookkal. IBN Live included the film in its list of 100 greatest Indian films of all time in 2013. ........
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