Poova Thalaiya (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1969, Poova Thalaiya is a drama film directed by K. Balachander, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. Ganesan is a widower and Paruvathamma is his mother in law. Shankar is the younger brother of Ganesan and he falls in love with Paruvathamma . A healthy competition takes place between evil minded S. Paruvathamma and Shankar so as to overthrow one another.
Who’s in it. Poova Thalaiya stars Gemini Ganesan as Ganesan, Jaishankar as Shankar, Nagesh as Nagesh and S. Varalakshmi as Paruvathamma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Poova Thalaiya sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poova Thalaiya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poova Thalaiya tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poova Thalaiya (1969)?
- In US, Poova Thalaiya is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Poova Thalaiya worth watching?
- Poova Thalaiya holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Poova Thalaiya?
- Poova Thalaiya stars Gemini Ganesan, Jaishankar, Nagesh, S. Varalakshmi and Rajasree.
- When was Poova Thalaiya released?
- Poova Thalaiya was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.