
Poraali(2011)
Tamil145 mins
Poraali (2011) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Samuthirakani. Starring Soori, Allari Naresh and Swati Reddy. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Poraali stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.
Director:Samuthirakani
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 December 2011
- Director
- Samuthirakani
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
Two friends move to Chennai for work and stay with a friend. One falls for a coworker, while the other constantly argues with a neighbor, a dancer, who later falls for him after seeing his good heart. Just as their lives improve, problems from their past return to cause trouble.
“Dreams and danger collide in a city of new beginnings.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date1 December 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSangarshana · Sangharshana
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
survivalfriendshiplovejustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1












SooriPichai
→#2
Allari NareshNallavan
→#3
Swati ReddyBharathi
→#4
Vasundhara KashyapMaari
→#5
Niveda ThomasThamizhselvi
→#6
Sandra AmyShanthi
→#7
G. GnanasambandamHouse owner
→#8
Namo NarayanaActor
→#9
Ganja KaruppuPulikutti
→#10
M. SasikumarIlangkumaran
→#11
#12S
Swathi ReddyActor
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S. R. KathirCinematographer
→#13
SamuthirakaniDirector
→#14
JayaprakashActor
→#15S
Sundar C BabuMusic Composer
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Trivia
- The film's director Samuthirakani also played a supporting role as the character Pulikutty.
- The movie was shot in just 18 days on a very tight budget.
- It was inspired by a real-life incident involving the director's friend from his village.
- The title 'Poraali' is a colloquial Tamil word for a person from a rural or village background.
- Actress Saranya Ponvannan, who played a key role, was praised for her natural performance without heavy makeup.
- The film's realistic portrayal of migrant workers in Chennai was noted by critics.
- It had a limited theatrical release but gained appreciation through word-of-mouth and later television screenings.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Poraali
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