''Poikkal Kudhirai'' () is a 1983 Indian

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film directed by K. Balachander, starring

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and Viji. Lyricist Vaali made his acting debut through this film.

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appeared in a guest role. ''Poikkal Kudhirai'' was based on

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's play ''Marriage Made in Saloon''. The film was released on 2 September 2013, and became an average success. It was remade in

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as ''Mavanige Thakka Aliya'' (1992).

Plot

''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

Production

''Poikkal Kudhirai'' is based on

's play ''Marriage Made in Saloon''. Lyricist Vaali made his acting debut in Tamil with this film. Mohan wrote the dialogues, making his feature film debut.

Soundtrack

Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics were written by Vaali.

Critical reception

Mukundhan of ''

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'' 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. Balumani of ''Anna'' praised the acting, music and dialogues.

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* {{Kavithalaya Productions 1980s Indian films 1980s Tamil-language films 1983 films 1983 romantic comedy films Films directed by K. Balachander Films scored by M. S. Viswanathan Films with screenplays by K. Balachander Indian films based on plays Indian romantic comedy films Tamil films remade in other languages