Poi (English: The Lie) is a 2006 Tamil-language film, directed by K. Balachander.  It was his 101st and final film as director.   Music was composed by Vidyasagar.   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.[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to release on 6 October 2006, distributors were initially reluctant to take the film as they felt that subject was outdated but Aascar films procured the rights.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.