as Menaka Badava Gopi as Banerjee Bombay Gnanam K. Balachander (cameo appearance) Samuthirakani (cameo appearance) Soundtrack Music was composed by Vidyasagar. Production The film was launched in 2005 at the eve of KB's 75th birthday. There were rumors that Rajini and Kamal would appear in cameo appearances but proved false. Telugu actor Udaykiran was selected to play the lead role making his debut in Tamil and Vimala Raman who was brought up in Australia was selected as heroine. Geethu Mohandas who earlier appeared in Nala Damayanthi was selected to appear in this film making "Poi" her second and last film in Tamil. K Balachander and Prakshraj themselves acted in this film. There were rumours that Jayashree of "Thendral Ennai thodu" fame would appear in this film which became false. Release The film was originally scheduled to release on 6 October 2006, distributors were initially reluctant to take the film as they felt that subject was outdated but Aascar films procured the rights. Release was postponed to Diwali but finally released in December. The film was dubbed in Telugu as Abaddam. Critical reception Rediff wrote:"Poi is a case in point – you expect so much from Balachander, a genuine icon of Tamil filmdom; if you leave adulation aside, though, you have to say that his latest film disappoints". Nowrunning wrote:"Poi lacks the marks of KB's earlier films". References External links Poi at Rotten Tomatoes 2006 films Films directed by K. Balachander 2000s Tamil-language films Films scored by Vidyasagar Films with screenplays by K. Balachander Indian romantic drama films Films shot in Sri Lanka 2006 romantic drama films