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Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989): Cast & Plot

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Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal is a 1989 romantic drama directed by K. Balachander, starring Sithara as Jyothi, Rahman and Geetha. It runs 2 hours 31 minutes.

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Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal (1989) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 31m (151 min)
Director
K. Balachander
Genres
Romance , Family , Drama
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal About?

The premise of Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Bharti, a celebrated singer, flees his jealous wife who cannot tolerate his legion of female admirers. While on the run he encounters Jyothi, a dancer also escaping a cruel husband. United by their shared quest for freedom, they forge a bond as they navigate new lives apart from their former relationships.

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Cast & crew

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal Cast & Characters

Sithara leads the cast as Jyothi, with Rahman as ManiBharathi and Geetha as Gowri. Directed by K. Balachander; 11 actors are credited in all.

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More from K. Balachander

More films directed by K. Balachander: Paarthale Paravasam, Kalki, Duet and Vaaname Ellai.

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Plot

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal Plot Summary

What happens in Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Manibharati, [Rahman], is a successful playback singer who lives with his possessive wife Gowri, [Geetha]. Tricked into marriage by his conniving mother-in-law, what really irks him is Gowri’s inability to deal with his rabid female fans, having been one herself. Tensions escalate until Bharati leaves home after a fight. He meets Jyoti, [Sithara], on the road, who’s escaping her abusive husband that forced her into club dancing and prostitution. Bharati and Jyoti end up traveling to Goa together, where they find themselves with no money and decide to make themselves a living working as servers at a restaurant.

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The whole story of Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal?

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal runs 2 hours 31 minutes (151 minutes).

When was Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal released?

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal was released on October 28, 1989.

Who directed Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal?

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal was directed by K. Balachander.

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Who is in the cast of Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal?

Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal stars Sithara as Jyothi, Rahman as ManiBharathi and Geetha as Gowri, among 11 credited actors.

Does Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal have a post-credit scene?

No. Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal in?

The original language of Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal is Tamil.

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