Ponni (novel)
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Ponni is a
Attappady
at Malleswaram Hills of Mannarkkad.
Plot summary
The novel portrays the life of the Adivasis of Attappadi, a region in
Nilgiris and to the east of Kerala
. Slash and burn cultivation practised by the Adivasis is suddenly stopped by the Government, forcing them to search for new jobs. The hero changes his hair style to suit the times. The courtship dance and traditional songs were depicted in a realistic way. Ponni's characters talked and sang a mixture of Tamil and Malayalam with a tinge of Kannada.
Writing
The novel was inspired by true stories. In his partial autobiography Service Story Ente IAS Dinangal,
Ottappalam
sub-division (from 1959 to 1961). Several characters of the novel are based on real-life characters. The character of sub-collector (which was inspired by Malayattoor himself) and Adhikari (which was inspired by Basavayyan Chettiyar) are examples.
Film adaptation
A 1976 film adaptation titled Ponni starred Kamal Haasan and Lakshmi. The film was shot in forest areas of Palakkad and at Satya, Gemini, AVM, and Karpakam Studios.[1]
References
- ^ "Ponni: 1976". The Hindu. 16 February 2015. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
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