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Porkkalam(2010)

6.5/10
Tamil•145 mins•theatrical•

Porkkalam is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Bandi Saroj Kumar in his directorial debut. The cast includes Kishore Kumar G., Tinnu Anand, Joe Anthony, Atheesh, and Santhana Bharathi. The story follows a farmer who turns into a lone warrior after his family is murdered by a powerful landlord. Set in a rural village controlled by corruption, the film portrays a man's fight against an unjust system. Porkkalam received positive reviews for its raw action sequences and emotional depth. It was released on January 14, 2010, in India.

Occasion:Pongal 2010
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

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

Storyline

A peaceful farmer named Karnan loses his entire family to a cruel landlord named Bhismaki. The police refuse to help because they are on Bhismaki's payroll. Left with no other option, Karnan decides to take revenge on his own. He must fight Bhismaki's armed gang using only his wits and courage.

“One man. One war. No mercy.”

Film Details

6.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 January 2010
Release Typetheatrical
OccasionPongal 2010

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

Cast & Crew

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Biju MenonInspector Rangasamy
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Sathyan, Actor in Porkkalam
SathyanSathya
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SmithaSneha
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Sampath Raj, Actor in Porkkalam
Sampath RajDhronam Raju
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Tinnu AnandBhismaki
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Ponvannan, Actor in Porkkalam
PonvannanPasupathy
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Santhana Bharathi, Actor in Porkkalam
Santhana BharathiActor
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Kishore, Actor in Porkkalam
KishoreKarnan
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#9
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Sathyan SivakumarSathya
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#10
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NivedithaSneha
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#11
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Bandi SarojkumarDirector
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#12
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Bandi Saroj KumarDirector
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#13
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D. Bhaskara RaoCrew
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Porkkalam

Cast reunions in this film: Sampath Raj & Santhana Bharathi (3 films together), and Sampath Raj & Ponvannan (2 films together).

Sampath Raj
Sampath RajActor
3rd time
Santhana Bharathi
Santhana BharathiActor
Sampath Raj × Santhana Bharathi — 3 films together →
Sampath Raj
Sampath RajActor
2nd time
Ponvannan
PonvannanActor
Sampath Raj × Ponvannan — 2 films together →

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.

Frequently Asked Questions