New Mouldings) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film co-written, produced and directed by Bharathiraja.

The film stars K. Bhagyaraj and Rati Agnihotri, with G. Srinivasan, Goundamani, K. K. Soundar and Usharani in supporting roles.

It also marked the acting debut of Agnihotri, and the first film for Bhagyaraj as a lead actor.

They meet occasionally and exchange pleasantries and books as they are educated, and share common interests.

Shanmugamani meets Jothi, daughter of the village temple musician and they fall in love with each other.

Though aware of the chief's plan, Jothi helplessly marries Amavasai, and her father dies shortly thereafter.

When Amavasai is eager to celebrate his wedding night, the chief orders him to leave as he himself wants Jothi.

Amavasai feels guilty for cheating and marrying her, so he removes the Thaali he tied and asks her to live happily with Shanmugamani.

After director Bharathiraja scored three consecutive box-office hits: 16 Vayathinile (1977), Kizhakke Pogum Rail and Sigappu Rojakkal (both 1978), his mentor K. R. Gangadharan asked if he would be interested in taking to film production for his fourth; he agreed.

[4] Puthiya Vaarpugal is the film debut of the then 16-year-old Rati Agnihotri; Bharathiraja decided on her as the lead actress after watching her performance in a school play.

[8] Bharathiraja said he chose Agnihotri because he wanted a woman who looked like a "sunflower in their midst".

[12] K. K. Soundar and G. Srinivasan were initially cast as the village chief and the female lead's father respectively, but switched their roles.

[15] Manobala made his acting debut with this film, and also worked as an assistant director.