Ponnagaram

Ponnagaram is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language film written and directed by K. S. Madhangan in his debut. The film stars Sarath Babu and Shoba. It was released on 4 July 1980, two months after Shoba's death.

Production
Ponnagaram is the directorial debut of Madhangan. The title of the film is a reference to a short story of the same name by Pulamaipithan.

Soundtrack
The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh. The film marks lyricist Kamakodiyan's debut.

Reception
P. S. M. of Kalki felt Madhangan gave himself work overload by handling both writing and directing, and criticised him for trying to capitalise on Shoba's death.