Poikkal Kudhirai is a 1983 Tamil-language Indian comedy feature film directed by K. Balachander and produced by Kalaivani. Starring Viji and Raveendran, the film had Ramakrishna and lyricist Vaali making their acting debuts. Kamal Haasan appeared in a guest role. Poikkal Kudhirai was based on Crazy Mohan's play Marriage Made in Saloon. Poikkal Kuthirai is an hilarious depiction of how Sambandam (Vaali) — who bets on each and every small thing and wins — and Indu (Ramakrishnan) enter into a bet at a saloon owned by Muthu (Ravindar). The bet is that Indu will win Sambadam's daughter Janaki's (Viji) heart and marry her. If Muthu is successful in his mission, Sambandam will shave half of his moustache for their marriage. If he fails, Muthu will shave his head. Who wins the bet is the film's narrative.
Credits
Poikkal Kudhirai Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Radha Ravi
He was 31, now 72 years old
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as Nair |
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Kamal Haasan
He was 28, now 70 years old
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as himself acted inside photo frame (guest appearance) |
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Viji Thamby
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Charle
He was 23, now 64 years old
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as Paramasivam |
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Vaali
He was 51, 81 years old when he died
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as Sambandham |
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Viji
She was 17, 34 years old when she died
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as Janaki |
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Rama Krishna
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as Indhu |
Poikkal Kudhirai Crew
| Name |
Department |
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K. Balachander as Director. He was 53 (84) years old when He died
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Directing |
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K. Balachander as Screenplay. He was 53 (84) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Crazy Mohan as Writer. He was 30 (66) years old when He died
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Writing |
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Crazy Mohan as Story. He was 30 (66) years old when He died
|
Writing |
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M. S. Viswanathan as Music. He was 55 (87) years old when He died
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Sound |
