Chithirai Pookkal

Chithirai Pookkal is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed by Kanmani Subbu. The film stars newcomers Jayanthkumar and Vinodhini, with R. Sarathkumar, Radha Ravi, Charle, S. S. Chandran and Vinu Chakravarthy playing supporting roles. It was released on 23 February 1991.

Plot
Hari and his parents as well as Bharathi and her parents settle for the holidays in the same hotel in Ooty. Hari and Bharathi get into several quarrels until they fall in love with each other. Their parents have come to know their love affair and refuse to unite them. Later, the lovers elope and they try to commit suicide. Johnson David, a retired military officer, saves them in time and he accommodates the young lovers. What transpires later forms the crux of the story.

Production
Chithirai Pookkal was directed by Kanmani Subbu, son of lyricist Kannadasan.The film was shot at Munnar and Ooty.

Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by M. S. Murali, with lyrics written by Vaali, Ilavenil, Kannadasan, Maruthi and Kanmani Subbu.

Reception
C. R. K. of Kalki called it a light weight humour with no room for thought and seriousness. The film failed at the box-office and Thamizhmani incurred losses.