Poova Thalaiya (Eng: Heads or Tails?) is a 1969 Tamil language comedy film directed by K. Balachander. The film features Gemini Ganesan, Jaishankar, Rajasree, Vennira Aadai Nirmala and S. Varalakshmi in lead roles.
The film, produced by M. L. A. Rama. Arangakannal, had musical score by M. S. Viswanathan and was released on May 1969.
Poova Thalaiya is about a domineering mother-in-law, Parvathamma (Varalakshmi performed brilliantly), her rich son-in-law (Gemini Ganesh, who plays a widower) and her unmarried younger daughter (Nirmala).
Directed by – K. Balachander
Produced by – Rama. Arangakannal
Written by – K. Balachander
Starring – Gemini Ganesan, Jaishankar, Nagesh, S. Varalakshmi, Rajasree, Vennira Aadai Nirmala
Music by – M. S. Viswanathan
Cinematography – N. Balakrishnan
Edited by – N. R. Kittu
Production – Arul Films
Distributed by – Arul Films
Release date – 10 May 1969
Running time – 150 mins
Country – India
Language – Tamil
