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Prem Poojari

  • 1999
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
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Kunchacko Boban and Shalini in Prem Poojari (1999)
DramaRomance

Prem comes to Madras to become a singer. However, in the beginning, he pretends to be a priest of the Namboothiri caste to find a place to live.Prem comes to Madras to become a singer. However, in the beginning, he pretends to be a priest of the Namboothiri caste to find a place to live.Prem comes to Madras to become a singer. However, in the beginning, he pretends to be a priest of the Namboothiri caste to find a place to live.

  • Director
    • T. Hariharan
  • Writers
    • P. Balakrishnan
    • T. Hariharan
  • Stars
    • Kunchacko Boban
    • Shalini
    • Vineeth
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    169
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • T. Hariharan
    • Writers
      • P. Balakrishnan
      • T. Hariharan
    • Stars
      • Kunchacko Boban
      • Shalini
      • Vineeth
    • 2User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Kunchacko Boban
    Kunchacko Boban
    Shalini
    Shalini
    Vineeth
    Vineeth
    Jagathy Sreekumar
    Jagathy Sreekumar
    Thilakan
    Thilakan
    Manoj K. Jayan
    Manoj K. Jayan
    Sudheesh
    Sudheesh
    Mammootty
    Mammootty
    • Self
    Mayoori
    Chakyar Rajan
    Captain Raju
    Captain Raju
    • Father of Hema (Shalini)
    Rashmi Soman
    Rashmi Soman
    • Sister of Murali (Vineeth)
    Sukumari
    Sukumari
    Oduvil Unnikrishnan
    Oduvil Unnikrishnan
    • Director
      • T. Hariharan
    • Writers
      • P. Balakrishnan
      • T. Hariharan
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    5Defaza17

    A Flawed Romance with Musical Highlights

    The film Prem Poojari is a cinematic work belonging to the romantic comedy drama genres, directed by Hariharan.

    The narrative of the film revolves around the character of Prem, a young man of Christian faith who arrives in Chennai with the aspiration of achieving a prominent status as a singer. He takes up residence in a Brahmin household under the pretence of being a Brahmin priest. The narrative also features a female character named Hema. Prem develops romantic feelings for her. Their relationship evolves, and they eventually fall in love. The narrative portrays Prem's rise to celebrity status through his musical talents. However, the Brahmin family became aware of his true identity and expelled him from their household. Despite this, the couple's romantic connection persists. Upon her parents' return from abroad, Hema disclosed her romantic interest in Prem to them. However, her parents had already selected another suitor for her, a man named Murali. Hema's attempts to gain consent for Prem proved unsuccessful. Consequently, the union between Hema and Murali was arranged. This development led to a state of depression in Prem. This state of affairs led him to excessive alcohol consumption. However, with the support of friends and colleagues, he managed to overcome this challenging period. Murali subsequently becomes aware of the relationship between Hema and Prem. In an effort to rekindle their relationship, Murali orchestrates a dramatic reunion that ultimately proves successful.

    The film's narrative was of mediocre quality and the direction was substandard. Noteworthy, however, are the commendable performances delivered by the cast. The comedic scenes are effective, and the musical scores are noteworthy. The film contains a plethora of implausible and incongruous scenes, yet it remains a valuable cinematic experience for those seeking a one time watching.
    10danieljames-dj

    Beautiful romantic movie with good music

    The movie is having really good love story and is having beautiful music too. The Kunchako - Shalini pair is really cute. Vineeth also did an amazing role in the movie.

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