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Poikkal Kudhirai(1983)

7.5/10
Tamil148 mins

Poikkal Kudhirai (1983) is a 148-minute Tamil film directed by Santhosh P. Jayakumar. Starring John Kokken, Viji and Vaali. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Poikkal Kudhirai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1983.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
2 September 1983
Director
Santhosh P. Jayakumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 28m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

Two men make a bet at a barbershop. One man bets that his friend can win the heart of the other man's daughter and marry her. The story follows whether the friend succeeds or if they both face the funny consequences of their wager.

A bet on love, a wager on a wedding.

Film Details

7.5Rating
148Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date2 September 1983
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor5
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film was based on a popular play by Crazy Mohan, a famous Tamil comedy writer.
  • Lyricist Vaali made his acting debut in this film, playing the character Sambandam.
  • Kamal Haasan appeared in a special guest role, though he was not part of the main cast.
  • The movie's title 'Poikkal Kudhirai' translates to 'Wooden Horse', referencing a traditional toy.
  • It was one of the few films directed by K. Balachander that leaned heavily into pure comedy.
  • The bet in the story revolves around a barber shop, which is the central location of the plot.
  • Actor Ramakrishna, who played Indu, also made his cinematic debut with this movie.

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