Poikkal Kudhirai (1983 film) explained
Poikkal Kudhirai is a 1983 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by K. Balachander, starring Ramakrishna and Viji. Lyricist Vaali made his acting debut through this film. Kamal Haasan appeared in a guest role. Poikkal Kudhirai was based on Crazy Mohan's play Marriage Made in Saloon.[1] The film was an average success.[2] It was remade in Kannada as Mavanige Thakka Aliya (1992).[3]
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.
Production
Poikkal Kudhirai is based on Crazy Mohan's play Marriage Made in Saloon.[4] Lyricist Vaali made his acting debut in Tamil with this film.[5] Mohan wrote the dialogues, making his feature film debut.[6] [7]
Soundtrack
Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics were written by Vaali.[8] [9]
Reception
Mukundhan of Kalki 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.[10]
Notes and References
- Web site: Rangan . Baradwaj . Baradwaj Rangan . 11 June 2019 . Recalling 'Crazy' Mohan's Comedy, And His Kamal Haasan Collaborations . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20201108055104/https://www.filmcompanion.in/features/tamil-features/recalling-crazy-mohans-comedy-and-his-kamal-haasan-collaborations/ . 8 November 2020 . 31 October 2020 . Film Companion.
- Web site: Balakumar . K . 11 June 2019 . How Kamal met Crazy Mohan: The story involves a graveyard . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190611085802/https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/how-kamal-met-crazy-mohan-story-involves-graveyard-103391 . 11 June 2019 . 15 June 2022 . The News Minute.
- Web site: Mavanige Thakka Aliya – ಮಾವನಿಗೆ ತಕ್ಕ ಅಳಿಯ (1992/೧೯೯೨) . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230425124524/https://kannadamoviesinfo.wordpress.com/2017/01/12/mavanige-thakka-aliya-1992/ . 25 April 2023 . 25 April 2023 . Kannada Movies Info.
- Web site: Raman . Sruthi Ganapathy . 1 October 2017 . What gets Tamil audiences rolling in the aisles? Crazy Mohan knows . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20190302085435/https://scroll.in/reel/852081/what-gets-tamil-audiences-rolling-in-the-aisles-crazy-mohan-knows . 2 March 2019 . 3 April 2018 . Scroll.in.
- News: Kolappan . B. . 18 July 2013 . Lyricist Vaali leaves a void . . live . 3 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160929143441/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/lyricist-vaali-leaves-a-void/article4927939.ece . 29 September 2016.
- News: Prasad . G. . 7 July 2007 . Crazy humour and much more . . live . 28 January 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201011130844/https://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-metroplus/crazy-humour-and-much-more/article2250045.ece . 11 October 2020.
- Web site: கண்ணன் . சுரேஷ் . 29 December 2022 . பொய்க்கால் குதிரை: கிரேஸி மோகனின் முதல் படம்; கமலின் கேமியோ, பாலசந்தரின் சிறப்பான இயக்கம்! . subscription . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230111155118/https://cinema.vikatan.com/tamil-cinema/poikkal-kudhirai-crazy-mohans-debut-kamal-haasans-cameo-this-is-k-balachanders-comedy-treat . 11 January 2023 . 18 January 2023 . . ta.
- Web site: 8 October 1983 . Poikkal Kuthirai . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210128122656/https://www.jiosaavn.com/album/poikkal-kuthirai/X-8CyX9PxyY_ . 28 January 2021 . 28 January 2021 . JioSaavn.
- Web site: Poikkal Kuthirai Tamil Film LP Vinyl Record by M S Viswanathan . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220615102303/https://mossymart.com/product/poikkal-kuthirai-tamil-film-lp-vinyl-record-by-m-s-viswanathan/ . 15 June 2022 . 15 June 2022 . Mossymart.
- முகுந்தன் . 25 September 1983 . பொய்க்கால் குதிரை . dead . https://archive.today/20220730170436/https://kalkionline.com/kalkionline_archive/imagegallery/archiveimages/kalki/1983/sep/25-09-1983/p63.jpg . 30 July 2022 . 22 March 2022 . . 63 . ta.