Ponmani (1978) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1978 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1978, Ponmani is a drame film directed by Darmasena Pathiraja, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Dharmesena Pathiraja's only Tamil language film, Ponmani (Younger Sister) is about a starkly different socio-economic culture and political climate. Set in the northern city of Jaffna, it traces the fortunes and concerns of an economically depleted upper caste, lower middle class family. An evocative film about land, women, romance and tragedy, narrated in an idiom of understatement.
Who’s in it. Ponmani stars Wickrema Bogoda, Wimal Kumara de Costa, Amarasiri Kalansooriya and Vijaya Kumaratunga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Ponmani has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ponmani page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ponmani tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch Ponmani (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ponmani change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ponmani worth watching?
- Ponmani holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ponmani?
- Ponmani stars Wickrema Bogoda, Wimal Kumara de Costa, Amarasiri Kalansooriya, Vijaya Kumaratunga and Swarna Mallawarachchi.
- When was Ponmani released?
- Ponmani was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.