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Poriyaalan(2014)

6.3/10
Tamil124 mins

Poriyaalan (2014) is a 124-minute Tamil film directed by Thanukumar. Starring Delhi Ganesh, Ajay Rathnam and Udhayabanu Mageswaran. With an audience rating of 6.3/10, Poriyaalan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2014.

Director:Thanukumar
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 September 2014
Director
Thanukumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 4m
GudVibe Rating
6.3/10

Storyline

A man starts a construction business with his friend, who used stolen money from a dangerous loan shark. When the loan shark demands his money back, the man gets tricked by a middleman, putting him in serious trouble.

A friend's stolen money. A dangerous debt. A desperate escape.

Film Details

6.3Rating
124Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date5 September 2014
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionsurvivalfriendshipjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Thanukumar is also a well-known actor in Tamil television serials.
  • The movie was shot in and around Chennai, using real construction sites for authenticity.
  • Actor Sathish, who plays a key supporting role, is primarily known for his comedy in other films.
  • The film's title 'Poriyaalan' is a Tamil word that can mean 'stranger' or 'outsider'.
  • It was produced by a relatively small banner, which limited its initial theatrical release.
  • The soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who often works on low-budget Tamil films.
  • Despite its thriller plot, the film includes several songs typical of mainstream Tamil cinema at the time.

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Frequently Asked Questions