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. The film was released on 2 September 1983, and became an average success. It was remade in Kannada as Mavanige Thakka Aliya (1992).
Poikkal Kuthirai depicts how Sambandam â who bets on each and every small thing and wins â 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.
Poikkal Kudhirai is based on Crazy Mohan's play Marriage Made in Saloon. Lyricist Vaali made his acting debut in Tamil with this film. Mohan wrote the dialogues, making his feature film debut.
Soundtrack was composed by M. S. Viswanathan and lyrics were written by Vaali.
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. Balumani of Anna praised the acting, music and dialogues.