Poraali (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2011, Poraali is a drama film directed by Samuthirakani, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Poraali stars M. Sasikumar as Ilangkumaran, Swathi Reddy as Bharathi, Nivetha Thomas as Thamizhselvi and Allari Naresh as Nallavan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Poraali has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Poraali page.
If you liked it. Fans of Poraali tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Poraali (2011)?
- In US, Poraali is available to stream on Eros Now Select Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Poraali worth watching?
- Poraali holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Poraali?
- Poraali stars M. Sasikumar, Swathi Reddy, Nivetha Thomas, Allari Naresh and Vasundhara Kashyap.
- When was Poraali released?
- Poraali was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.