Poraali (2011): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Poraali is a 2011 drama directed by Samuthirakani, starring Allari Naresh as Nallavan, Swathi Reddy and M. Sasikumar. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes and earned $7,684 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Director
- Samuthirakani
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Company Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Poraali About?
The premise of Poraali without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Kumaran and Nallavan travel from Thrissur to Chennai seeking work, staying with friend Pulikutty. They get jobs at a fuel station; Nallavan quickly falls for co‑worker Tamilarasi. Kumaran clashes with neighbour film dancer Bharathi, who later sees his honesty and loves him. Just as their lives improve, a hidden past resurfaces, threatening stability.
Poraali Cast & Characters
Allari Naresh leads the cast as Nallavan, with Swathi Reddy as Bharathi and M. Sasikumar as Ilangkumaran. Directed by Samuthirakani; 12 actors are credited in all.
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Director Samuthirakani
- Allari Naresh as Nallavan
- Swathi Reddy as Bharathi
- M. Sasikumar as Ilangkumaran
- Ganja Karuppu as Pulikutti
Also Starring in Poraali
· 8 more- Soori Pichai
- Jayaprakash Doctor
- G. Gnanasambandam House owner
- Namo Narayanan
- Nivetha Thomas Thamizhselvi
- Sandra Amy Shanthi
- Vasundhara Kashyap Maari
- Poraali Dileepan
Poraali Plot Summary
What happens in Poraali from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a rainy night, Ilangkumaran “Kumaran” and Nallavan escape from a mental asylum and find themselves starting anew in Chennai, taking shelter at Pulikutti’s house under unexpectedly comic circumstances. The pair soon lands jobs at an Indian Oil petrol bunk, and their kind hearts win them friends as they hatch a plan to run a small service for people in need. Bharathi, Kumaran’s neighbor, initially dislikes him, but her view shifts as she witnesses his genuine care for others. At the same place, Tamizhselvi captures Nallavan’s attention, and a budding romance begins to bloom.
Full summary
The whole story of Poraali, scene by scene
Poraali Box Office
Poraali grossed $7,684 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$7.7K
- International
- $7.7K
How Well Do You Know Poraali?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What are the names of the two men who escape from the mental asylum?
Poraali Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Sangarshana” and “Sangharshana”.
- Also known as
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- Sangarshana
- Sangharshana
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Poraali FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Poraali, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Poraali?
Poraali runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Poraali released?
Poraali was released on December 1, 2011.
Who directed Poraali?
Poraali was directed by Samuthirakani.
More films by Samuthirakani Who is in the cast of Poraali?
Poraali stars Allari Naresh as Nallavan, Swathi Reddy as Bharathi and M. Sasikumar as Ilangkumaran, among 12 credited actors.
How much did Poraali make at the box office?
Poraali grossed $7,684 worldwide.
Does Poraali have a post-credit scene?
No. Poraali has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Poraali in?
The original language of Poraali is Tamil.
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