Pudhayal

Treasure) is a 1997 Indian Tamil-language heist adventure film directed by Selva.

The film stars Mammootty, Arvind Swamy and Sakshi Shivanand.

[2] It was released on 30 January 1997,[3] and was a box office success.

[4] Arvind Swami said he accepted the film because he felt he suited the role offered to him.

He said, "Since the character was a sort of an idiot, I had to play it accordingly... right down to my garish costumes".