Koyil Puraa(1981)
Koyil Puraa (transl. Temple pigeon) is a 1981 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by K. Vijayan and written by Vinu Chakravarthy. The film stars Saritha, Shankar, and K. Murugaiyan in lead roles. The story follows a young woman forced into an abusive marriage by her conservative family. She struggles to escape domestic violence and societal expectations. The film is notable for its raw portrayal of domestic abuse and female empowerment. It features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics by Pulamaipithan. The film was released on 30 July 1981.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1981
- Director
- K. Vijayan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A gentle village woman named Saritha dreams of love and freedom. Her family forces her to marry a wealthy, violent man. She must find the courage to escape her abusive husband and reclaim her life.
“A temple pigeon learns to fly”
Film Details
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Koyil Puraa
Cast reunions in this film: Saritha & Ilayaraja (15 films together), Ilayaraja & K. Vijayan (6 films together), and Saritha & K. Vijayan (2 films together).

