Ponni
1976, Malayalam. Directed by Thoppil Bhasi.
The tribes of Attappady, Kerala, practise a system of slash-and-burn cultivation. When the government proclaims that this system needs to stop, they are forced to find new means for livelihood.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
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- Released
- 3 September 1976
- Original title
- പൊന്നി
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Malayattoor Ramakrishnan, Thoppil Bhasi
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What Ponni is based on
Ponni is based on Ponni (1967) by Malayattoor Ramakrishnan, published by DC Books.
1967
Ponni
By Malayattoor Ramakrishnan
Published by DC Books
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Ponni runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Ponni isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 3 September 1976. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Ponni?
If you liked Ponni, try El Chicano, The River, Bastard Out of Carolina.
Who directed Ponni?
Ponni (1976) was directed by Thoppil Bhasi and stars Kamal Haasan, Lakshmi, M G Soman.
What is Ponni based on?
Ponni is based on Ponni (1967) by Malayattoor Ramakrishnan, published by DC Books.