Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai (2015): Cast & Plot
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai is a 2015 action drama directed by S. P. Jananathan, starring Arya as Balusamy, Shaam and Vijay Sethupathi. It runs 2 hours 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 39m (159 min)
- Director
- S. P. Jananathan
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Binary Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai About?
The premise of Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A revolutionary is condemned to death for his opposition to the government, triggering a tense struggle. A prison officer finds himself in a battle of wits with the revolutionary's comrades, who plot to rescue him. Their plan involves a reluctant hangman chosen to carry out the execution, adding another layer of complexity to the dangerous situation.
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai Cast & Characters
Arya leads the cast as Balusamy, with Shaam as Macaulay and Vijay Sethupathi as Yemalingam. Directed by S. P. Jananathan; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director S. P. Jananathan
- Arya as Balusamy
- Shaam as Macaulay
- Vijay Sethupathi as Yemalingam
- Karthika Nair as Kuyili
Also Starring in Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai
· 4 more- Rama Yemalingam's Mother
- Krishnamoorthy Chellakunjan
- Rahul Thatha
- Yaar Kannan
More from S. P. Jananathan
More films directed by S. P. Jananathan: Laabam, Peranmai, E and Iyarkai.
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai Plot Summary
What happens in Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Balusamy Arya, a steadfast communist leader, is tried in Delhi on charges of robbery, murder, and treason and sentenced to death. The court rejects a firing squad and instead orders that he be hanged within a month by a professional hangman. He is escorted to a high-security prison in Chennai by Macaulay [Shaam], an upright police officer who must oversee the convict’s fate and keep everything calm inside the facility. The prison floor plan becomes a strange stage where freedom and control coexist: inmates are allowed to do almost anything so long as they don’t spark unrest, a paradox that instantly makes Balusamy a beacon for the imprisoned with his fierce patriotism, his thoughtful philosophy, and his palpable empathy for those around him.
Full summary
The whole story of Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai, scene by scene
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai Trailers & Videos
The teaser of Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai.
How Well Do You Know Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai?
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Who is the professional executioner tasked with carrying out the hanging?
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Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai?
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai runs 2 hours 39 minutes (159 minutes).
When was Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai released?
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai was released on May 1, 2015.
Who directed Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai?
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai was directed by S. P. Jananathan.
More films by S. P. Jananathan Who is in the cast of Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai?
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai stars Arya as Balusamy, Shaam as Macaulay and Vijay Sethupathi as Yemalingam, among 8 credited actors.
Does Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai have a post-credit scene?
No. Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai in?
The original language of Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai is Tamil.
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