Poikkal Kudhirai (transl. Horse with fake legs) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language comedy film[2] directed by K. Balachander and produced by Kalaivani. The film was the Tamil debut of the lead actor Ramakrishna. Lyricist Vaali also made his acting debut through this film. Kamal Haasan appeared in a guest role. Poikkal Kudhirai was based on Crazy Mohan's play Marriage Made in Saloon.[3] The film was an average success.[4]
Poikkal Kudhirai | |
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Directed by | K. Balachander |
Screenplay by | K. Balachander |
Based on | Marriage Made in Saloon by Crazy Mohan |
Starring | Viji Ramakrishna Raveendran Vaali Charle Radha Ravi |
Cinematography | B. S. Loknath |
Edited by | N. R. Kittu |
Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Kalaivani Productions |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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Poikkal Kuthirai is a hilarious depiction of how Sambandam — who bets on each and every small thing and wins — and Indu enter into a bet at a saloon owned by Muthu. The bet is that Indu will win Sambadam's daughter Janaki's heart and marry her. If Indhu is successful in his mission, Sambandam will shave half of his moustache for their marriage. If he fails, Indhu will shave his head. Who wins the bet is the film's narrative.
Poikkal Kudhirai is based on Crazy Mohan's play Marriage Made in Saloon.[5] Kannada actor Ramakrishna and lyricist Vaali made their acting debut in Tamil with this film.[6][7] Mohan wrote the dialogues, making his feature film debut.[8]
Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics were written by Vaali.[9][10]
No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Ellam Therigiradhu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kousalya | |
2. | "Naan Ore Oru" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Malaysia Vasudevan | |
3. | "Pottuvecha Ponnukkaga" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam | |
4. | "Vaai Vittu Siricha" | Malaysia Vasudevan | |
5. | "Unnai Enakku" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
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Key People |
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S. P. Muthuraman |
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K. Balachander |
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Ameerjan |
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Visu |
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Selva | |
Vasanth |
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Hari | |
Others |
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