What is Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai?
Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai is a 2015 Indian film classified as action, crime and drama. The film was released in India on 1 May 2015.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2015
- Release date
- May 1, 2015
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Drama
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.2/10
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Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai is a 2015 Indian film classified as action, crime and drama. The film was released in India on 1 May 2015. The picture runs for 2 hours 39 minutes and carries a U certification in India. The narrative follows a revolutionary, described as a communist, who is sentenced to death for anti‑national activities. As the execution date approaches, a strategic contest develops between the prison officer responsible for the sentence and the revolutionary’s comrades, who attempt to secure his release. Their plan involves the reluctant hangman appointed to carry out the punishment. The film’s principal cast includes Arya, Shaam, Vijay Sethupathi and Karthika, the latter in her final screen appearance. The storyline centers on the interplay of authority and dissent within a high‑security prison setting, highlighting themes of sacrifice, loyalty and political conviction. The title, which translates roughly as “Purampokku, i.e., the People’s Authority,” reflects the film’s focus on collective struggle against state power.
Should you watch it?
“A revolutionary faces a death sentence while comrades and prison officers engage in a tense battle.”
- Engaging battle of wits between characters
- High-stakes rescue plot involving a reluctant hangman
- The runtime is two hours and thirty-nine minutes
- May feature heavy dramatic themes unsuitable for light viewing
Watch it if you enjoy intense dramatic thrillers about a prison rescue and a death sentence.
Contains themes of anti-national activities and a pending execution.
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What is the film about?
A revolutionary sentenced to death sparks a battle of wits involving prison officers, comrades, and a reluctant hangman.
What genres does the film belong to?
The film falls under action, crime, and drama.
When was the film released?
The film was released in 2015.
How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of two hours and thirty-nine minutes.
Who is involved in the rescue attempt?
The comrades of the revolutionary try to rescue him with the help of the selected hangman.
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