Puthiya Vaanam

Puthiya Vaanam is a 1988 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by R. V. Udayakumar. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sathyaraj, Rupini, and Gautami. A remake of the 1987 Hindi film Hukumat, it was released on 10 December 1988.

Plot
In the past, the honest military officer Jeevadurai was killed by Govindan. Thereafter, Rajaratnam, Jeevadurai's son, was brought up by D.I.G. Pandidurai. A few years later, Rajaratnam marries Devaki and they then have a son. Like his father, Rajaratnam becomes a police officer. In Shanthi Nagar, Govindan, who is now known as Kocha, controls the city and the people are afraid of him and his henchmen. His adopted father Pandidurai transfers Rajaratnam to Shanthi Nagar.

Production
Puthiya Vaanam, a remake of the 1987 Hindi film Hukumat, is the 275th film of Ganesan. Its title is derived from a song from Anbe Vaa (1966). The name of Sathyaraj's character, M. G. Rajaratnam or MGR, is an allusion to that film's lead actor M. G. Ramachandran.

Soundtrack
The soundtrack was composed by Hamsalekha, with lyrics written by Muthulingam, Gangai Amaran, Ilandevan and R. V. Udayakumar.

Reception
The Indian Express wrote, "Under enterprising young filmmaker Udayakumar's direction, debutant cameraman Ravi Yadav imparts a glow and sheen to the frames [..]". P. S. S. of Kalki also reviewed the film.