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Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum

Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum (transl. The Kumkuma flower and the enticing pigeon; also known by the initialism KPKP)[1] is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Rajamohan. The film stars newcomers Ramakrishnan and Thananya, while Tharun Chatriya, Nagamma, and Agavamma play supporting roles. The film is produced by SPB Charan under his banner Capital Film Works and has music by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film's title is based on a song from Maragatham (1959). It was released on 24 April 2009 and received critical acclaim, but performed averagely at the box office.[2]

Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum
Poster
Directed byRajamohan
Written byRajamohan
Produced bySPB Charan
StarringRamakrishnan
Thananya
Tharun Chatriya
CinematographySiddharth
Edited byN. B. Srikanth
Praveen K. L.
Music byYuvan Shankar Raja
Production
company
Capital Film Works
Release date
  • 24 April 2009 (2009-04-24)
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil

Plot

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After being deserted by her parents, Thulasi and her grandmother come to live in Muttam village. Thulasi enrolls at a local school and fellow student Koochan instantly falls in love with her. Koochan's mother Chandra helps the impoverished Thulasi pursue her studies. Later, Chandra discovers their romance while Koochan is away on a school tour. Upset by her son becoming involved with such a poor girl, Chandra humiliates Thulasi and her grandmother and drives them away. Koochan frantically returns to the village, but gets in a car accident and is left bedridden.

Thulasi and her grandmother seek refuge with a relative in Thoothukudi, but the relative pressures Thulasi to marry a criminal named Dharman. During Thulasi's wedding to Dharman, a jealous Koochan shoots Dharman in the neck but is unable to prevent the marriage. Later, the police arrest Dharman for an unrelated murder. Thulasi returns to Muttam, but Koochan has become an alcoholic to cope with his lost love.

Koochan resolves to help Thulasi by working with her grandmother to get Dharman out on bail. Thulasi visits Dharman. Dharman comes to Muttam and murders someone in a drunken rage. In order to save Thulasi from having a husband in prison (again), Koochan confesses to Dharman's murder. Before the policemen can take him away, Koochan is beaten by an angry mob and is severely wounded. Realising Koochan's sacrifice, Thulasi tries to prevent his arrest, despite Dharman's efforts to stop her. However, on her way, Thulasi is hit by a lorry and dies on the spot. Koochan also succumbs to his wounds and dies, staring at Thulasi's corpse. The village laments the tragedy.

Cast

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  • Ramakrishnan as Koochan
  • Thananya as Thulasi
  • Tharun Chatriya as Dharman
  • Nagamma as Thulasi's grandmother
  • Agavamma as Chandra, Koochan's mother
  • R. Sivakumar
  • Mano
  • Gunasekharan

Production

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Director Rajamohan initially approached Atharvaa for the lead role, but the actor was keen to debut with another project.[3] Ramakrishnan, who initially aspired to become a director, was approached by Charan and accepted, debuting as a lead actor.[4] Thananya made her film debut as the female lead.[5][6] It remains her only acting credit, as Veyilodu Vilayadu, another film she signed, was never released.[7] Filming began on 9 June 2008 in Nagercoil.[8]

Soundtrack

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The soundtrack is composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The songs and score were recorded using a live orchestra and without any electronic instruments such as synthesizers so as to create a rural feel to the film's music.[9]

Pavithra Srinivasan of Rediff.com wrote "It might not contain a set of rocking tunes but this album is a collection of familiar tunes packaged in a refreshing way. Not blockbuster material but worth a listen."[10] Karthik of Milliblog stated "Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puraavum sees Yuvan in a dithering form".[11]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Muttathu Pakkathil"Gangai AmaranVenkat Prabhu4:02
2."Kadaloram Oru Ooru" (Version 1)VaaliYuvan Shankar Raja5:33
3."Chinnan Sirusu"VaaliJaved Ali, Bela Shende5:03
4."Na Dharmanda"Gangai AmaranS. P. Balasubrahmanyam4:00
5."Oru Nimisham"Gangai AmaranVelmurugan3:27
6."Kadalaoram Oru Ooru" (Version 2)VaaliS. P. B. Charan5:31
Total length:27:36

Critical reception

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Critical reception was generally negative and mixed. Chennai Online wrote, "There is no denying the fact that debutant director Rajmohan has genuinely attempted to make a love story with realistic developments and well etched characters. He has made a film, which appeals in parts basically because of his honest approach toward the subject. The movie however, fails to impress as a whole, as the movie resembles many old films by Bharathiraja and many other films set in rural backdrop".[12] Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu wrote, "By taking up a serious theme this time, with a new director and an unknown cast, producer Charan seems to say that the trick lies in selecting a strong story with a well-chalked out screenplay. Directing so many debut-making faces couldn't have been easy for writer-director Rajamohan, a first timer himself. He turns the challenge into an advantage because the fresh casting enhances the realism of 'KPKP' — it is as though you are in Muttam and the nearby areas watching a true-to-life tale unfold...".[13] Sify wrote, "Rajamohan, the writer and director follows the new formula seen in films like Paruthiveeran and Subramaniapuram. However something is missing in this film with its non-happening story and pace".[14]

References

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  1. ↑ "A starry premiere of KPKP". The Times of India. 28 April 2009. Archived from the original on 21 February 2025. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  2. ↑ Subramanian, Anupama (12 January 2018). "Ramakrishanan earns Pandiraj praise". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 29 November 2018. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  3. ↑ "Atharvaa is the next Puratchi Nayakan: Rajamohan". The Times of India. 23 June 2021. Archived from the original on 20 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
  4. ↑ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (30 November 2013). "Audio Beat: Pongadi Neengalum Unga Kadhalum – Trendy tunes". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  5. ↑ "Remember Thananya From Kungama Poovum Konjum Puravum? Here's What She's Doing Now". News18. 4 March 2024. Archived from the original on 7 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  6. ↑ subhashini (7 April 2022). "திருமணத்திற்கு பின் ஆளே அடையாளம் தெரியாமல் மாறி போன நடிகை. எவ்ளோ கலர் ஆகிட்டாங்க". Tamil Behind Talkies (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 11 December 2024. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  7. ↑ "டாக்டரை மணக்கிறார் நடிகை தனன்யா!". Dinamani (in Tamil). 27 April 2015. Archived from the original on 7 March 2026. Retrieved 7 March 2026.
  8. ↑ "Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum is Charan's next". Chennai365. 13 May 2008. Archived from the original on 5 October 2024. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  9. ↑ "Will KPKP turn out to be a trendsetter?". Sify. 15 April 2009. Archived from the original on 31 May 2026. Retrieved 21 April 2009.
  10. ↑ Srinivasan, Pavithra (4 March 2009). "Kunguma Poovum is worth a listen". Rediff.com. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  11. ↑ Karthik (24 January 2009). "Music review: Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puraavum (Tamil – Yuvan Shankar Raja)". Milliblog. Archived from the original on 3 June 2021. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  12. ↑ "Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum". Chennai Online. 27 April 2009. Archived from the original on 3 June 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  13. ↑ Rangarajan, Malathi (1 May 2009). "Whiff of realism – Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puraavum". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 June 2009. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
  14. ↑ "Kunguma Poovum Konjum Puravum". Sify. Archived from the original on 18 May 2010. Retrieved 21 February 2025.
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