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. The film, produced by G. Thyagarajan and V. Thamilazhagan, had musical score by Hamsalekha and was released on 10 December 1988. It was also the 275th film of Sivaji Ganesan. The film is a remake of Hindi film "Hukumat". 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. 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 [..]".