Ponni (1976)
1h 40m
Running Time
September 3, 1976Release Date
Plot.
The tribes of Attappady, Kerala, practise a system of slash-and-burn cultivation. When the government proclaims that this system needs to stop, they are forced to find new means for livelihood.
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Ponni is a 1976 Indian Malayalam-language film produced by M. O. Joseph under the banner of Manjilas, scripted and directed by Thoppil Bhasi, based on Malayattoor Ramakrishnan's novel of the same name. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Lakshmi, while M. G. Soman, Adoor Bhasi, Sankaradi, Janardhanan and Rajakumari play supporting roles. The film features original songs composed by G. Devarajan, while the cinematography was handled by Balu Mahendra and editing by M. S. Mani. The film was dubbed into Tamil as Kollimalai Maaveeran and Telugu as Kondaraju Koyapilla.