Poraali

Poraali

2011 · 145 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama

Kumaran and Nallavan reach Chennai from Thrissur in search of jobs and land at the house of their friend Pulikutty. They land jobs at a fuel station and Nallavan promptly falls for co-worker Tamilarasi. At Pulikutty's house, Kumaran has constant run-ins with neighbour and movie dancer Bharathi. But after coming to know about his helpful nature and honest intentions, she expresses her love for him. Just when things start looking up in life for Kumaran and his friends, the past comes back to haunt them.

Directed by Samuthirakani · Written by Samuthirakani

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