Oct. 16, 2020|India|129 Min.|n/A
Genre: Drama;Family;South;Indian
Description: “Putham Pudhu Kaalai,” which translates to “A Brand New Dawn,” is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language anthology film. Directed by Sudha Kongara, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Suhasini Maniratnam, Rajiv Menon, and Karthik Subbaraj, the movie comprises five distinct short film segments. It features a talented ensemble cast including Jayaram, Urvashi, Kalidas Jayaram, Kalyani Priyadarshan, M. S. Bhaskar, Ritu Varma, Shruti Haasan, Suhasini Maniratnam, Anu Haasan, and others. Notably, the entire film was shot during the COVID-19 pandemic, capturing the essence of India’s 21-day lockdown in March 2020.
The movie premiered on Amazon Prime Video on October 16, 2020, and later inspired a sequel titled “Putham Pudhu Kaalai Vidiyaadhaa,” released in 2022. One of the segments tells the heartwarming story of two senior citizens, Rajeev (Jayaram) and Lakshmi (Urvashi). Rajeev, a widower, lives alone in his spacious apartment. Just before the lockdown is announced, Lakshmi arrives to spend time with him. As the lockdown extends, they reconnect and grow closer, rediscovering love like a young couple. Their children, unaware of their relationship, express concern for their well-being during the pandemic. When Rajeev’s daughter and son-in-law unexpectedly visit, Lakshmi hides and witnesses a tender moment between Rajeev and his daughter. Eventually, Rajeev and Lakshmi reconcile after a minor quarrel, realizing the triviality of their argument. Their bond deepens, and they resolve to introduce each other to their children via a video call, marking a new chapter in their relationship.
Cast director: Gautham Vasudev Menon
Cast actor: Jayaram, Urvashi, Kalidas Jayaram, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Preethi Nedumaran, Krishnakumar Balasubramanian, Ananya Ramaprasad, R. Madhavan, M. S. Bhaskar, Ritu Varma
Original name: புத்தம் புதுக் காலை