Kallukkul Eeram

Moisture in the stone) is a 1980 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by P. S. Nivas in his directorial debut,[1] starring Bharathiraja, Sudhakar, Mucherla Aruna and Vijayashanti.

Vijaya Shanthi, a witty girl and Aruna, who perpetually wears an expression of shock and surprise combined, her marble-eyes not letting any other emotions through, are constant on lookers.

Vijayashanthi develops romantic feelings towards Sudhakar, only to be told by him that he meets several girls like her and she mistook his friendly gestures.

In a moment when a supporting artiste did not show up, Bharathiraja grabs Aruna from the crowd and makes her play a one line part.

[5][6] Kanthan of Kalki praised the performances of the cast and the cinematography, and called the film a must watch.

[7] The song "Siru Ponmani" is reused in Subramaniapuram (2008) in a single scene, playing on a radio set when Azhagar (Jai) and Thulasi (Swathi Reddy) exchange romantic glances.