Poikkal Kudhirai (transl. Horse with fake legs) is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Balachander, starring Ramakrishna and Viji. Lyricist Vaali 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.[2] The film was an average success.[3] It was remade in Kannada as Mavanige Thakka Aliya (1992).[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 |
| Cinematography | B. S. Lokanath |
| Edited by | N. R. Kittu |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Kalaivani Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
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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.
Cast
edit- Ramakrishna as Indhu
- Viji as Janaki
- Raveendran as Muthu
- Vaali as Sambandham
- Charle as Paramasivam
- Radha Ravi as Nair
- Pavithra as Stella
- Kamal Haasan as himself acted inside photo frame (guest appearance)
- Suhasini Maniratnam (Guest appearance)
- Vanitha (Guest appearance)
- Kuyili (Uncredited)
- Kavithalaya Krishnan as Munsami
- Mohan as Mohan
- Oru Viral Krishna Rao as Doctor
- K. S. Jayalakshmi
Production
editPoikkal Kudhirai is based on Crazy Mohan's play Marriage Made in Saloon.[5] Lyricist Vaali made his acting debut in Tamil with this film.[6] Mohan wrote the dialogues, making his feature film debut.[7][8]
Soundtrack
editSoundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics were written by Vaali.[9][10]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Ellam Therigiradhu" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Kousalya | |
| 2. | "Naan Ore Oru" | Ramani, Malaysia Vasudevan | |
| 3. | "Pottuvecha Ponnukkaga" | Malaysia Vasudevan, Vani Jairam | |
| 4. | "Vaai Vittu Siricha" | Malaysia Vasudevan | |
| 5. | "Unnai Enakku" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam |
Reception
editMukundhan of Kalki praised the acting of Ramakrishna and Raveender but panned the acting of Vaali and concluded if this film does not get the response like other comedy films then the loss is not for Balachander.[11]
References
edit- ^ "செப்டம்பர் 2ம் தேதியில் வெளியான படங்கள்..." Screen 4 Screen (in Tamil). 2 September 2020. Archived from the original on 21 September 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ Rangan, Baradwaj (11 June 2019). "Recalling 'Crazy' Mohan's Comedy, And His Kamal Haasan Collaborations". Film Companion. Archived from the original on 8 November 2020. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ Balakumar, K (11 June 2019). "How Kamal met Crazy Mohan: The story involves a graveyard". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 11 June 2019. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ "Mavanige Thakka Aliya – ಮಾವನಿಗೆ ತಕ್ಕ ಅಳಿಯ (1992/೧೯೯೨)". Kannada Movies Info. 12 January 2017. Archived from the original on 25 April 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2023.
- ^ Raman, Sruthi Ganapathy (1 October 2017). "What gets Tamil audiences rolling in the aisles? Crazy Mohan knows". Scroll.in. Archived from the original on 2 March 2019. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ Kolappan, B. (18 July 2013). "Lyricist Vaali leaves a void". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 29 September 2016. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ Prasad, G. (7 July 2007). "Crazy humour and much more". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 11 October 2020. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ கண்ணன், சுரேஷ் (29 December 2022). "பொய்க்கால் குதிரை: கிரேஸி மோகனின் முதல் படம்; கமலின் கேமியோ, பாலசந்தரின் சிறப்பான இயக்கம்!". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 11 January 2023. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- ^ "Poikkal Kuthirai". JioSaavn. 8 October 1983. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2021.
- ^ "Poikkal Kuthirai Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan". Mossymart. Archived from the original on 15 June 2022. Retrieved 15 June 2022.
- ^ முகுந்தன் (25 September 1983). "பொய்க்கால் குதிரை". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 63. Archived from the original on 30 July 2022. Retrieved 22 March 2022.
