| Pick Pocket | |
|---|---|
 Poster | |
| Directed by | G. M. Kumar |
| Written by | G. M. Kumar R. P. Viswam (dialogues) |
| Produced by | K. Balu |
| Starring | Sathyaraj Radha S. S. Chandran Silk Smitha |
| Cinematography | Velu Prabhakaran |
| Edited by | Durai Shankar |
| Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
Production company | KB Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Pick Pocket is a 1989 Indian Tamil-language film directed by G. M. Kumar, starring Sathyaraj and Radha. The film was released on 23 June 1989. [1]
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Rangaraj and Radha are both pickpockets, fall in love and get married. With the help of Rajalakshmi, who also has a passion for art, Rangaraj tries to create a few forged education certificates and applies for the post of police officer. He even succeeds in it.
According to Kumar, the film was "chopped mercilessly" by the censor board. [2]
Soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja. [3] [4]
| Song | Singers | Lyrics |
|---|---|---|
| "Kadhal Thiruda" | K. S. Chithra, P. Jayachandran | Gangai Amaran |
| "Manja Kuruvi" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, P. Susheela | |
| "Velaiyai" | Ilaiyaraaja | Ilaiyaraaja |
| "Poovum Thendral" | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra | Gangai Amaran |
| "Soodu Romba" | S. P. Sailaja, Mano |
P. S. S. of Kalki wrote even though they have planted rich settings with a large crowd, they have made the film in such a way that it has nothing to do with the understanding of the viewers. [5]
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