Poovizhi Vasalile(1987)
Poovizhi Vasalile is a 1987 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by Fazil. The film stars Sathyaraj, Sujitha, and Karthika in lead roles, with Raghuvaran and Babu Antony playing antagonists. The story follows a deaf-mute boy who witnesses his mother's murder and is adopted by a grieving alcoholic. The boy must evade the killers who want to silence him permanently. The film is a remake of the 1986 Malayalam film Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal. It gained a cult following for its emotional storytelling and strong performances. The soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was released on 14 January 1987.
Poovizhi Vasalile (1987) OTT release date is not officially announced yet — GudVibe tracks its streaming availability daily.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1987
- Director
- Fazil
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 35m
- Rating
- 3.5/10
Storyline
A deaf-mute boy named Benny watches two killers murder his mother. He escapes into the streets, alone and terrified. A broken alcoholic named Jeeva finds him and adopts him as his own son. But the killers are still hunting for the boy. Jeeva must protect his new son from the men who want him dead.
“The silent boy saw everything.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Poovizhi Vasalile
Cast reunions in this film: Sathyaraj & Ilayaraja (53 films together), Nizhalgal Ravi & Ilayaraja (34 films together), Delhi Ganesh & Ilayaraja (33 films together), Ilayaraja & Raghuvaran (18 films together), Sathyaraj & Nizhalgal Ravi (16 films together), and Nizhalgal Ravi & Delhi Ganesh (15 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally planned with Kamal Haasan in the lead role, but he was replaced by Vijayakanth.
- It is a remake of the Malayalam film 'Poovinu Puthiya Poonthennal', which was also directed by Fazil.
- The child actor who played the deaf-mute boy, Master Ashwin, was praised for his sensitive performance.
- The film's music by Ilaiyaraaja was a major success, with the song 'Kadhal Oviyam' becoming very popular.
- This was one of the few films where Vijayakanth played a vulnerable, emotionally scarred character rather than an action hero.
- The movie was noted for its realistic portrayal of alcoholism and its impact on personal relationships.
- Fazil, known for family dramas, ventured into a thriller genre with this emotional storyline.