
Purampokku(2015)
Tamil160 mins
Purampokku (2015) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by S. P. Jananathan. Starring Arya, Vijay Sethupathi and Shaam. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Purampokku stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2015.
Director:S. P. Jananathan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 May 2015
- Director
- S. P. Jananathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A revolutionary is sentenced to death. His comrades try to rescue him from prison, leading to a tense battle of wits with the prison officer. Their plan involves convincing the reluctant hangman chosen to carry out the execution.
“A death sentence. A daring rescue. A reluctant hangman.”
Film Details
6.3Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date15 May 2015
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPurampokku
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
justicecorruptionidentitysurvival
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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AryaBalusamy
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Vijay SethupathiYemalingam
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ShaamMacaulay
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Karthika NairKuyili
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Trichy Saravanakumar Saravanakumar
→#6
RamaActor
→#7R
Rahul ThathaActor
→#8Y
Yaar KannanActor
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#10K
KrishnamoorthyActor
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S. P. JananathanDirector
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N K EkambaramCrew
→#12P
Purampokku VarshanMusic Composer
→#13
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Ronnie ScrewvalaCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'The Final Battle of the Civilian' and reflects its theme of systemic conflict.
- Director S. P. Jananathan is known for socially conscious films, and this movie critiques capital punishment.
- Actor Arya performed his own stunts for the action sequences, including a complex prison break scene.
- The movie features a rare on-screen collaboration between actors Vijay Sethupathi and Shaam as adversaries.
- It was shot extensively in real prison locations to achieve a gritty, authentic atmosphere.
- The script was partly inspired by real-life debates about the death penalty in India.
- Composer V. Selvaganesh, a Grammy winner, provided the film's background score.
