Poimugangal(1986)
Poimugangal (False Faces) is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by C. V. Rajendran. It stars Kannada actor V. Ravichandran (credited as Rakesh) and Sulakshana in lead roles. The story follows a young husband suffering from kidney failure who begs his wife's blood relatives for a transplant. His wife's family refuses to help, forcing the couple to seek aid from a stranger. The film is based on Sujatha's novel Kakitha Changiligal (Paper Chains). It received positive reviews for its honest storytelling and emotional depth. The music was composed by Shankar–Ganesh with lyrics by Vairamuthu. The film was released on 28 March 1986.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- C. V. Rajendran
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A young husband is diagnosed with kidney failure. Without a transplant, he will die. His wife begs her blood relatives to donate a kidney. They all refuse with excuses. A stranger steps forward to help. The film asks: who is your real family?
“Blood is not always family.”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Poimugangal
Cast reunions in this film: Ravichandran & M. S. Viswanathan (20 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & C. V. Rajendran (20 films together), and M. S. Viswanathan & Sulakshana (7 films together).