Uthiri Pookkal (lit. Scattered Flowers) is a 1979 Indian Tamil-language drama film, written and directed by J. Mahendran. The script was based on a short story titled Chitrannai by Pudhumaipithan.It starred then newcomers Vijayan, Ashwini, Madhumalini, Charuhasan, Master Haja Sheriff and Baby Anju in prominent roles while Sarath Babu plays a cameo. The soundtrack and background score were composed by Ilaiyaraaja. Ashok Kumar handled the cinematography, while B. Lenin made his debut as an independent editor with the film.