Pongal is all about celebrating the new harvest season with hopes of better harvest. The festival also has a special place when it comes to Tamil cinema. Let us take a look at some of the films that feature Pongal celebrations.
Mahanadhi:
The film has the song ‘Pongalo Pongal’ that is all about being with your loved ones and gathering around in new clothes and welcoming the spirit of a festival. This song is still played during the Pongal celebrations every year.
Viswasam:
Viswasam is set in a village and deals with the idea of family sentiments and love. Set in a village with most of the characters playing farmers or working in the fields, it briefly shows the fun and joy involved in celebrating Pongal at a more remote place than in the city.
Pongalo Pongal:
The movie is about four friends who become milk suppliers in their village. With the protagonists playing milk suppliers, the Pongal festival celebrations are captured aesthetically in the movie.
Annamalai:
When it comes to Mattu Pongal, the song ‘Vanthenda Paalakaran’ is like an anthem. Lyrics of the song are written by Vairamuthu and composed by Deva.
Murattu Kaalai:
Speaking about Pongal celebrations, how can we miss the Jallikattu events. When we speak about Jallikattu, the first song comes to the mind is “Podhuvaaga En Manasu Thangam” from Rajinikanth starrer Murattu Kaalai. The movie is directed by S P Muthuraman and written by Panchu Arunachalam.
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