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Another very popular location that has been used umpteen number of movies back in the 80s and even continued until the early 2000s after which we have not seen this location. None of the Tamil movie fans will ever forget the immortal ‘Kaadhalin Dheepam Ondru’ song from Thambikku Endha Ooru starring the Superstar and this is the falls that gets predominantly featured in that song. The latest that we could remember this song being used in a movie is Thenali that was released in the year 2000. The pictures that you see here were taken during our visit to this falls in February of 2006 and as you see here, the falls were in full flow. The sight of the falls cascading down those minor bumps as they flow was absolutely beautiful.

About the location (from Wiki):
Pykara is a river located 19 km from Ooty in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The Pykara is the largest river in the District. It is considered very sacred by the Todas. The Pykara river rises at Mukurthi peak. It passes through hilly tract, generally keeping to North and turns to West after reaching the Plateau’s edge. The river has a dam and power plant. The river flows through a series of cascades; and the last two falls of 55 meters and 61 meters are known as Pykara falls. The falls are approximately 6 km from the bridge on the main road.

Movies shot at this location:
Kaadhalin Dheepam Ondru from Thambikku Endha Ooru (comes after the 1st interlude at 1:31)
Un Samaiyal Araiyil from Dhil (comes around 2:30)
Aalankatti Mazhai from Thenali (comes after the 2nd interlude at 3:53)
Chudidhar Anindhu Vandha Sorgame from Poovellaam Kaettuppaar
Ilaiya Nadhi Iniya Nadhi from Manasellaam
Chittu Chittu Kuruvikku from Ullaththai Alliththaa
SollaathE Solla SollaathE from SollaamalE
Koka Jaaripothe from Brahmarudrulu
Taj MahalE from Periya Thambi
PuraakkalE PuraakkalE from Kaadhal Parisu
Velli Chillum from Ina (Malayalam)
Kamban EngE POnaan from Jaathi Malli
KangalilE Oru Kaadhal Nila from Pistha(Tamil)
Chinna Kannan from Senthoora PoovE
MalliyE Chinna MullaiyE from Paandithurai
Kattu Jaari Potha Vundi from Sangarshana
Doora Muddupettanela from Kathaanayakudu
Chittugumma PadavE from Tholi Muddu
Pudhu Ponnu Maappliia from Kaadhal RojaavE
PErai Sollavaa from Guru (Tamil)
Tera Saath Hai Kitna Pyara from Janbaaz
Tumse Kitna Pyaar Hai from Gangster
Tujh Sang Preet Lagayi Sajna from Kaamchor
Jabse Mile Naina from First Love Letter
Vandhaal EnnOdu from Naan
Chinai Chun Chun from Jallad
Oru Thethi Paarthaal from Coimbatore Maappillai
Pyaar Ke Kaagaz from Jigar
Anbe Anbe Enge Enge song from Saadhanai
Aaj Kal Yaad Kuch Aur song from Nagina
Aakasam Enatidho song from Nireekshana
Andala Praayam song from Vamsodharakudu
Mandara Puvvu Erupu song from Sri Katna Leelalu
Tu Pagal Premi Awara song from Shola Aur Shabnam