Ponni is a Malayalam novel written by Malayattoor Ramakrishnan in 1967.

It is based on the lifestyle of Adivasis of Attappady at Malleswaram Hills of Mannarkkad.

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.

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