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Poikkal Kudhirai is a film of genre Drama directed by Kailasam Balachander with Viji
Poikkal Kudhirai (1983)
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Add to a movie listPoikkal Kudhirai is a 1983 Tamil-language Indian comedy feature film directed by K. Balachander and produced by Kalaivani. Starring Viji and Raveendran, the film had Ramakrishna and lyricist Vaali making their acting debuts. Kamal Haasan appeared in a guest role. Poikkal Kudhirai was based on Crazy Mohan's play Marriage Made in Saloon.
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Poikkal Kudhirai is a comedy film based on Crazy Mohan's play Marriage Made in SaloonActors
Viji
(Janaki)
Radha Ravi
(Nair)
Kamal Haasan
(Self (guest appearance))
Ramakrishna
(Indhu)
Raveendran (Ravindher)
(Muthu)
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