Payanangal Mudivathillai (Eng: Journeys Never End) is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by R. Sundarrajan. The film stars Mohan and Poornima Jayaram, with Rajini, S. Ve. Shekher, Poornam Viswanathan, Rajesh and Goundamani in supporting roles. Its plot revolves around a woman who falls in love with a singer whom she helped to rise to fame but struggles to declare her love for him.
Payanangal Mudivathillai was released on 26 February 1982 and it was shown in theatres for over a year, becoming a silver jubilee film. Both of the lead actors won Filmfare Awards in their respective categories. The film was remade in Hindi as Kalaakaar (1983).
Directed by R. Sundarrajan
Screenplay by R. Sundarrajan
Story by Kovaithambi
Produced by R. Elanchelian, Pollachi M. V. Rathinam & P. Muthusamy
Starring Mohan, Poornima Jayaram
Cinematography Kasthuri
Edited by R. Bhaskaran
Music by Ilaiyaraaja
Production Motherland Pictures
Release date 26 February 1982
Running time 133 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil
