Kaaval Poonaigal () is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language political thriller film written and directed by Kalaipuli G. Sekaran. The film stars Radikaa, Nizhalgal Ravi, Bhanu Chander and Manjula. It was released on 19 May 1989.
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Cast
Production The film was initially titled Karuppu Poonaigal (). Because of its storyline revolving around an assassination attempt on the hospitalised Chief Minister M. G. Ramachandran, though the story was fictional, the film became controversial and there were calls for its banning. The hospital scenes were shot at an actual hospital in Porur.
Soundtrack The music was composed by Sangeetha Rajan. The film was promoted as being the first in Tamil cinema to use 4 track stereophonic sound.
Release and reception Kaaval Poonaigal was released on 19 May 1989. P. S. S. of Kalki appreciated the performances of Radikaa, Manjula and Ravi, but felt the fight scenes were too long and dragging.
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