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.
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Cast
Nasser as Nallamuthu
Radhika as Vadivu
Charle as Mariappan
Thalaivasal Vijay as Teacher
Gandhi Mohan (aka) Shakthi as Thangavelu
Soundtrack
The music composed by Ilaiyaraaja.
Reception
Malathi Rangarajan of The Hindu wrote, "The fragrance of Karuvelam Pookkal is bound to last in the minds of the discerning audience. A film that makes you think".
Awards and screenings
The film won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award Special Prize in 1996.
The film was screened at the Zanzibar International Film Festival in 1998.