1988 Indian film
Poonthotta Kaavalkaaran (transl. The guard of the flower garden) is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Senthilnathan, in his directorial debut. The film stars Vijayakanth, Radhika, Anand, Vani Viswanath and Livingston. It was released on 10 June 1988,[1] and ran for over 175 days in theatres.[2] The film was remade in Sinhala as Ran Hadawatha and in Telugu as Dharma Teja.[citation needed]
Plot
Like a gardener with all his tenderness for his flowers, an old vigilante takes under his wing a young couple of runaway lovers. He lavishes them with love and safety. The father of the young woman tries to eliminate the lover who is none other than the sworn enemy of the upholder of the law. It is because of him, that the woman of the hero lost their unique heir and cannot give birth any more from now on. Horrible memories surface and put the old upholder of the law on a war footing, for his ultimate confrontation.
Production
Senthilnathan, son of Jambulingam who directed Nam Naadu with M. G. Ramachandran and erstwhile assistant of S. A. Chandrasekhar and V. Azhagappan made his directorial debut with this film.[3] Vijayakanth offered Livingston a negative role in the film, and he accepted.[4]
Soundtrack
The music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, with lyrics by Gangai Amaran.[5][6] The song "Sindhiya Venmani" song is set to the raga Srothaswini, and "Adi Kaana Karunkuyile" is set to Harikambhoji.[citation needed] "En Uyire Vaa" is set in Sankarabharanam[citation needed] and "Paramal Partha Nenjam" is set to Sudhadhanyasi, while "Padatha Themangu" is set to Natabhairavi.[citation needed]
Reception
Radhika won the Cinema Express Award for Best Actress – Tamil, and Livingston won for Best New Face.[9]
Films directed by Senthilnathan
