Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai

Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai

2015 · 159 min · ★ 6.2 · Action, Crime, Drama

A revolutionary is sentenced to death for his anti-national activities. And so begins a battle of wits between the prison officer and his comrades, who try to rescues him with the help of the reluctant hangman who has been selected to deliver the punishment.

Directed by S. P. Jananathan · Written by S. P. Jananathan

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