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Porkkaalam(1997)
Tamil mins
Porkkaalam (1997) is a Tamil film directed by Cheran. Starring Murali and Meena. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Porkkaalam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1997.
Director:Cheran
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 October 1997
- Director
- Cheran
- Language
- Tamil
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A young woman with a disability faces prejudice in her village. The story follows her struggles and the community's attitudes toward her.
“Love finds a way, beyond any barrier.”
Film Details
7.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date30 October 1997
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Porkkalam' means 'battlefield' in Tamil, symbolising the struggles faced by the disabled protagonist.
- Director Cheran made his directorial debut with this film, which was praised for its sensitive handling of disability.
- Actress Roja, known for glamorous roles, played the handicapped girl, marking a significant departure in her career.
- The movie was shot in and around Madurai to capture the authentic rural setting of the story.
- It was produced on a modest budget but received critical acclaim for its social message.
- The film's music was composed by Deva, who used folk melodies to enhance the rural atmosphere.
- Despite its serious theme, the film includes light-hearted comedy scenes to balance the narrative.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Porkkaalam




