Porkkaalam

Golden Age) is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Cheran.

The film was remade in Telugu as Manikyam (1999),[2] in Hindi as Meri Pyaari Bahania Banegi Dulhania (2001),[3] and in Kannada as Odahuttidavalu (2006).

Finally, one man agrees to marry his sister but on condition that Manikkam must offer dowry.

[5][6] The song "Thanjavooru Mannu Eduthu" was played at the funeral of Singaporean politician S. R. Nathan in 2016.

[8] During the 100th day function of Arunachalam, Rajinikanth appreciated this film and gifted a gold chain to Cheran.