Kumbakarai Thangaiah is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language film, directed by Gangai Amaran and produced by Ramumachan.

The film stars Prabhu, Kanaka, Pandiyan and M. N. Nambiar.

The lyrics for all songs were written by Gangai Amaran except "Ennai Oruvan", written by Ilaiyaraaja himself.

[2][3] The song "Poothu Pothu" is set to the raga Suddhadhanyasi.

[4] Sundarji of Kalki gave the film a negative review, but said the music was a redeeming feature.