Por Thozhil(2023)
Tamil147 mins
Por Thozhil (2023) is a 147-minute Tamil film directed by Vignesh Raja. Starring Ashok Selvan, Nikhila Vimal and Sarath Kumar. With an audience rating of 7.6/10 and a moderate performer, 35+ crores verdict at the box office, Por Thozhil stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.
Director:Vignesh Raja
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 1 Oct 2023
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 1 October 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 9 June 2023
- Director
- Vignesh Raja
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
A seasoned detective is assigned to train a timid but intelligent rookie. Together, they investigate multiple murders and discover the killings are connected. They must track down a dangerous serial killer.
“A rookie and a veteran hunt a serial killer.”
Film Details
7.6Rating
147Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date9 June 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsPorthozil · Por Thozil · PorThozhil · 老少拍档
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionidentityfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
Ashok SelvanActor
→#2Nikhila VimalActress
→#3Sarath KumarSupporting Actor
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Vignesh RajaDirector
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Kalaiselvan SivajiCrew
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Santhosh KeezhattoorActor
→Sarath BabuActor
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P.L. ThenappanActor
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Trivia
- The director Vignesh Raja is the son of veteran Tamil film director A. Venkatesh.
- The film's title 'Por Thozhil' translates to 'War Job' in English, hinting at the intense nature of police work.
- Actor Sarath Kumar's character Loganathan was initially written as a much younger officer before being reworked for him.
- The movie was shot in real police stations and locations across Tamil Nadu to add authenticity.
- It was one of the few Tamil thrillers in 2023 to receive positive reviews for its realistic portrayal of police investigation.
- The film's background score uses minimal music during key investigative scenes to build tension through silence.
- Despite being a crime thriller, the script avoids graphic violence, focusing more on psychological suspense.
