''Ponnu Velayira Bhoomi'' () is a 1998 Indian

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film directed by K. Krishnan. The film stars

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, Vittal Rao and Latha in supporting roles. It was released on 10 April 1998.

Plot

Palanisamy (

) is a kind-hearted rich farmer and he soon becomes the village chief. Palanisamy is known in his village for holding demonstrations. The poor village girl Valli (

) falls in love with Palanisamy until Valli knows that Palanisamy is in fact married to Pushpa (

) who is mentally ill. In the past, Pushpa was an arrogant english-medium school owner. She first clashed with Palanisamy, then they fell in love with each other. On a misunderstanding, they get married and they lived happily together. Pushpa's father (Vittal Rao) wanted to take revenge on Palanisamy. During her childbirth, Pushpa's newborn baby died and Pushpa couldn't get pregnant again. Just after this incident, Pushpa became mentally ill. Valli decides to take care of Pushpa. Later, at the village court, Valli claims that Palanisamy married her. In the meantime, Pushpa becomes again as she was and the upset Pushpa goes back to her parents. Palanisamy feels lost. Meanwhile, the farmers have been scammed by a vicious businessman (

) and Pushpa's father. Palanisamy recovers the farmers' properties and ultimately saves Pushpa's father from the angry farmers. Pushpa then reveals to Palanisamy that she wanted to see Palanisamy having a baby so she plans everything with Valli's help. Palanisamy and Valli forgive Pushpa. Palanisamy and Pushpa live happily ever after.

Cast

Production

The film took over a year to make, and had a delayed release.

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by

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, with lyrics written by Vaali.

Release

The film failed at box-office.

Legacy

The dialogue "Sodhikadinga Da Ennaya" (Don't test my patience) spoken by Vadivelu became popular and has entered Tamil vernacular.

References

External links

*{{IMDb title 1990s Indian films 1990s Tamil-language films 1998 comedy-drama films 1998 films Films about farmers Films scored by Deva (composer) Indian comedy-drama films Tamil-language Indian films