Overview
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.
Fun facts
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Based on
Based on Ponni
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Music
Music by G. Devarajan
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Balu Mahendra
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Malayattoor RamakrishnanStory
- Thoppil BhasiScreenplay
- Original title
- പൊന്നി
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- September 3, 1976
- Original language
- Malayalam
- Countries
- India
Cast
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