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Pothanur Thabal Nilayam(2022)

7.6/10
Tamil126 mins

Pothanur Thabal Nilayam (2022) is a 126-minute Tamil film directed by Praven. Starring Jagan Krishnan, Deena Angamuthu and Sambath Kumar. With an audience rating of 7.6/10 and a good performer verdict at the box office, Pothanur Thabal Nilayam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Director:Praven
Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional
Where to watch:
AAhafrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Aha Tamil
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
27 May 2022
Director
Praven
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 6m
GudVibe Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

An ambitious entrepreneur has just 36 hours to find stolen money. He must do this to save his father's reputation and protect his family from a life-threatening crisis.

A family's fate hangs on a 36-hour race.

Film Details

7.6Rating
126Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date27 May 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsPothanur Thabaal Nilayam

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title refers to a real-life post office in Pothanur, a small town in Tamil Nadu, which inspired the setting.
  • Director Praveen also played the lead role, marking his debut as both actor and director in a feature film.
  • The entire story takes place over 36 hours, and the movie's runtime closely mirrors this real-time narrative structure.
  • It was primarily shot in and around Coimbatore, using many actual locations to create a grounded, small-town atmosphere.
  • The film had a very limited theatrical release but gained more attention after becoming available on streaming platforms.
  • A key plot device involves a traditional 'thabal' (drum), tying the crime to local cultural elements.

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