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| Directed by | K. Balachander |
| Screenplay by | K. Balachander |
| Based on | Marriage Made in Saloon by Crazy Mohan |
| Starring | Viji Ramakrishna |
| Cinematography | B. S. Lokanath |
| Edited by | N. R. Kittu |
| Music by | M. S. Viswanathan |
Production company | Kalaivani Productions |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Poikkal Kudhirai (transl. Horse with fake legs) 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.[2] The film was an average success.[3] It was remade in Kannada as Mavanige Thakka Aliya (1992).[4]
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