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Porkkalam(2010)

6.5/10
Tamil145 mins

Porkkalam (2010) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Bandi Saroj Kumar. Starring Kishore, Sathyan and Smitha. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Porkkalam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2010.

Director:Bandi Saroj Kumar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 January 2010
Director
Bandi Saroj Kumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Porkkalam (English: Battlefield) is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by debutant Bandi Saroj Kumar. Starring Kishore of Polladhavan and Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu fame, Tinnu Anand, who starred in Mani Ratnam's Nayagan and Bombay, comedy actor Sathyan and Smitha, a newcomer from Karnataka, in lead roles and seven artists as Villains, the film has musical score by Rohit Kulkarni and cinematography by J. Mahendran. The film was released on 14 January 2010.

A lone man's fight against seven deadly foes.

Film Details

6.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 January 2010
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Porkkalam' means 'battlefield' in Tamil, reflecting its intense action theme.
  • Director Bandi Saroj Kumar made his directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant director.
  • Kishore, known for his villain roles, played the lead hero here, which was a shift from his usual characters.
  • Veteran actor Tinnu Anand, famous for Hindi cinema, was cast in a significant role, marking a Tamil film appearance.
  • The movie featured seven different actors as villains, an unusual approach to create multiple antagonists.
  • Cinematographer J. Mahendran is the son of acclaimed director-actor Mahendran, known for Tamil classics.
  • The film's music was composed by Rohit Kulkarni, a composer primarily known for his work in Marathi cinema.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Porkkalam

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