Puzhal was directed by Azhagu and released in 2010. Azhagu is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Puzhal stars Hemachandran alongside Mano, Archana Sharma, Aswatha, Kadhal Thandapani, Ponnambalam. The film marks a collaboration between Hemachandran and director Azhagu within Tamil cinema.

Puzhal(2010)

Tamil• mins•theatrical•Updated 4 May 2026

'Puzhal' is a 2010 Tamil-language crime drama film directed by Azhagu Rajasundaram. The lead cast includes Hemachandran, Mano, and Murali. The story follows three young men from different backgrounds who are imprisoned in Puzhal Central Prison on murder charges. Inside, they face violence, betrayal, and the slow grind of the legal system. The film is notable for its gritty, realistic portrayal of prison life and the emotional toll it takes on inmates. It was released on September 3, 2010.

Director:Azhagu

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 3 September 2010
Director: Azhagu
Language: Tamil

Storyline

Three young men — John, Muthupandi, and Ameer — are arrested for murder and sent to Puzhal Central Prison. Inside the harsh walls, they must survive violence, prison politics, and their own crumbling hope. Their friendship is tested as they fight to prove their innocence and find a way back to freedom.

“Inside these walls, hope is the only weapon”