Underplayed Gems

Karuvelam Pookkal (1996)

Karuvelam Pookkal poster
Original title
கருவேலம் பூக்கள்
Directed by
Poomani
Genre
drama
Country
India
Runtime
2h 10m
Rating
8.0 of 10 from 1 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

Set in a rural Tamil village, the film follows the lives of several families dealing with poverty, social tensions, and personal struggles. It focuses on their everyday hardships and relationships without a dramatic central plot.

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What happens

Karuvelam Pookkal (transl. Oak flowers) is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Poomani. It was jointly produced by National Film Development Corporation of India, and Doordarshan. The film stars Nasser, Radhika, Thalaivasal Vijay and Charle among others. The film's music is composed by Ilaiyaraaja. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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