Karuthamma
1994
Tamil Movie
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Karuthamma is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language drama film produced and directed by Bharathiraja from a story by M. Rathnakumar. It won three National Film Awards, four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards and the Filmfare Award for Best Film – Tamil.
The songs gained Rahman notice for composing folk music, contrary to his reputation for composing westernised music. The song "Poraale Ponnuthayi" is based on Mohanam raga. The music of "Poraale Ponnuthayi" was reused for "Gurus of Peace", for the album Vande Mataram.
The songs gained Rahman notice for composing folk music, contrary to his reputation for composing westernised music. The song "Poraale Ponnuthayi" is based on Mohanam raga. The music of "Poraale Ponnuthayi" was reused for "Gurus of Peace", for the album Vande Mataram.
