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Por Thozhil(2023)

7.6/10
Tamil•147 mins•direct-to-OTT•

Vignesh Raja helms a captivating drama movie, featuring Ashok Selvan and Nikhila Vimal as the lead actors.

Director:Vignesh Raja
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Por Thozhil is streaming on Sony LIV since 1 October 2023.

Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sony LIV
OTT Release Date
1 October 2023
Theatrical Release
9 June 2023
Director
Vignesh Raja
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 27m
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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicecorruptionidentityfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

#1
Ashok Selvan, Actor in Por Thozhil
Ashok SelvanActor
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Nikhila Vimal, Actor in Por Thozhil
Nikhila VimalActress
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Sarath Kumar, Actor in Por Thozhil
Sarath KumarSupporting Actor
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Nizhalgal Ravi, Actor in Por Thozhil
Nizhalgal RaviMahendran
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H
Harish KumarYoung Kennedy Sebastian
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#6
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Santhosh KeezhattoorJohn Sebastian
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#7
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Sunil SukhadaMuthu Selvan
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#8
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P.L. ThenappanMaarimuthu
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#9
O
O. A. K. SundarRamkumar
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R
R. SarathkumarSP Loganathan
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V
Vignesh RajaDirector
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Jakes Bejoy, Music in Por Thozhil
Jakes BejoyMusic Director
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Sameer NairCrew
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Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Por Thozhil

Cast reunions in this film: Nizhalgal Ravi & Sarath Babu (4 films together), and Sarath Kumar & Nizhalgal Ravi (3 films together).

Nizhalgal Ravi
Nizhalgal RaviActor
4th time
Sarath Babu
Sarath BabuActor
Nizhalgal Ravi × Sarath Babu — 4 films together →
Sarath Kumar
Sarath KumarActor
3rd time
Nizhalgal Ravi
Nizhalgal RaviActor
Sarath Kumar × Nizhalgal Ravi — 3 films together →

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

News & Stories

Por Thozhil has successfully completed the censor formalities
Por Thozhil has successfully completed the censor formalities

In our previous report, we mentioned that Por Thozhil is scheduled to release in theaters on June 9. Prior to its release, the makers of the film have now announced that it has received a U/A certific…

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Por Thozhil Official Trailer | Sarath Kumar, Ashok Selvan, Nikhila Vimal | Applause Entertainment
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