Samuthrakani's PORAALI

[gurusaravanan]

Poraali (English: Fighter) is an upcoming Indian Tamil film written and directed by Samuthirakani, starring M. Sasikumar in the lead role. The film, also featuring Telugu actors Allari Naresh and Swati Reddy,Vasundhara and Ganja Karuppu in pivotal roles, supposedly deals with Sri Lankan Tamils.It is currently in its filming stage and expected to release by late 2011.
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[gurusaravanan]

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[Mahen]

stills rejected..close the thread pls

[MADDY]

is that sami kannu from Goa? :lol:

[SoftSword]

somehow he looks funny for me :)
and he has successfully established himself as the TR of this era with his dhaadi.

[NOV]

Subramaniapuram: Sasikumar directs Samuthirakani acts
Naadodigal: Samuthirakani directs Sasikumar acts
Eesan: Sasikumar directs Samuthirakani acts
Porali: Samuthirakani directs Sasikumar acts

:think:

[HonestRaj]

Easan flop & Porali will flop.. finally they will part their ways

[vithagan]

Easan flop & Porali will flop.. finally they will part their ways

திருவாசகம்!! உங்கள் வாக்கு பளிக்கட்டும். :)

[gurusaravanan]

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[balaajee]

Director Samuthirakani and star Sasikumar are a lethal combo at the b-o.
When the two come together, it’s magic at the marquees. It’s been a string of hits from them — Subramaniapuram, then Nadodigal and later Eesan. Now the power-packed duo are back with Poraali, once more directed by Samuthirakani and starring Sasikumar.

With expectations soaring, comparisons are bound to crop up, but Sasikumar is confident his offering will meet the audiences’ expectations.
“All films are different from each other, so comparisons are not fair. Nadodigal was different and so is Poraali, this is my movie, and I can’t talk more about it, but personally Poraali is better. I have watched the film and I am sure the movie will satisfy the audience,” he smiles.

Sasikumar adds, “In Samuthirakani I have a very good film. I was happy portraying the character, but ultimately the fate of a film depends on the viewer buzz and I am keeping my fingers crossed!”
The movie will hit the screens on December 1 and stars Swathi Reddy, Vasundara and Allari Naresh too

-http://www.deccanchronicle.com/


Movie is Releasing on Dec 1st


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[KV]

heard the songs today morning. kuppai. Unga thandhaikku mariyaadhai pannara maadhiri edhaachu pannu pa thambi.
The only thing I'm looking forward to in this movie is Kathir's work.

[wizzy]

Sasi is VTR redux :)

[Sid_316]

stills :rotfl:

[balaajee]

Starts today

772

[gurusaravanan]

ramyavj Ramya Subramanian tweets
Poraali,a racy chasy film!first half scores on comedy n plot second half grips u with action.hats off to dir samudrakani,sasikumar sir!

[podaskie]

Liked PORAALI..kandipa hit agum :)

[balaajee]

Liked PORAALI..kandipa hit agum :)

திருவாசகம்!! உங்கள் வாக்கு பளிக்கட்டும். :smile:

[Mahen]

http://www.rediff.com/movies/review/south-review-poraali-is-worth-a-watch/20111201.htm

[abhi_d]

Movie was OK. Time pass movie but not comparable to Naadodigal.

[SoftSword]

something must be there....... had it started?......... slow....... borali........ somethings coming...... picks up...... mmm...... not bad. atleast there was some story.

[satissh_r]

something must be there....... had it started?......... slow....... borali........ somethings coming...... picks up...... mmm...... not bad. atleast there was some story.

ennanga solla varinga? Padam pathutingala?

[BM]

Samuthirakani and Sasikumar weave the story of an ordinary man and his struggle in the man eats man world. The movie, divided into two parts, showcases Sasikumar’s acting potential exuberantly.

Trade Talk:
Collections have been good during the weekend, but the movie’s fortunes will only be decided in the weeks to come.

Public Talk:
Vasundhara in her tiny role steals hearts

No. Days Completed: 3
No. Shows in Chennai over this weekend: 219
Average Theatre Occupancy over this weekend: 70%
Collection over this weekend in Chennai: Rs. 3,802,659
Total collections in Chennai: Rs. 24 Lakhs super calculation :clap:

Verdict: Good Opening

http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-slide-shows/movie-4/top-ten-movies-dec-05/tamil-cinema-topten-movie-poraali.html

[Sid_316]

Saw the movie WTF! :rotfl: sasikumar and co excel in exploitation genre

[kid-glove]

As expected. Buggers.

[Sid_316]

Mokka blade comedy,Verithanama kazhuthu arukura scenes, senseless bashing, and the most irritating part was blaady preachy dialaaks from the dhaadiwala :hammer:. The most shocking aspect was ppl were clapping and cheering for this :shock: he does have a fan base i guess.

[Kalyasi]

His vekka padum sirippu - puke

[balaajee]

Porali - Fight to the finish- not a dull moment Porali

Can violence and humour be effectively juxtaposed? They can, says Porali (U/A). Can a film touch upon social consciousness and still be a thriller? It's possible, says its director Samudirakani. The astute twosome of director-actors, Sasikumar and Samudirakani, who had earlier come up with issue-based knots that made you sit up, do it again in Porali. Only that they've done it all too noisily. Nearly all characters scream at the top of their voices most of the time and adding to their din is Sundar C. Babu's resounding score! Yet, thanks to Samudirakani's riveting screenplay, Porali doesn't dodder.

A kaleidoscope of actors stomp the screen, and except a few of those who appear in the flashback, all the characters have been clearly etched. Vested with individuality, they make a mark, but prominent among them is Prof. Gnanasambandham, a familiar face on many a literary forum.

Playing the owner of a few shelters in a complex, he is equally comfortable on the big screen. The boozer in the building, the young girl, the cringing husband (Badava Gopi), the cantankerous wife (Sandra), the wastrel, each has a distinct trait. In fact, Gopi and Sandra would have been funnier if they hadn't been so unbearably loud. And the same goes for the heroine, Swathi. Why is her decibel level so high? Otherwise it's a cute role executed well. Nivedha as Tamizhchelvi is a homely face — her expressive eyes appeal. But the actor who steals the segment she appears in is Vasundhara, in a cameo. She plays Maari, the girl who fears none.

Now to the hero! As Kumaran, an intelligent do-gooder, Sasikumar, who is steadily evolving as an actor, is apt. Gone is the rawness you noticed in his performance in Subramaniapuram, his maiden. Of course, the Tamil accent can be worked on even harder , and that applies to a couple of other actors too. It's a commendable comeback for Naresh after his lacklustre debut some years ago. The part of Nallavan fits him like a glove. The story has many strands, and each is given a logical end.

Kumaran is a young man raring to go — though uneducated and rustic, he creates opportunities where none exists, even as he is escaping from the quagmire of avarice that threatens to gobble him up all over again. But this time he is going to turn around and retaliate. Will the enemy withstand the attack?
After a few inane appearances, Kanja Karuppu and Suri get roles with substance in Porali, and they do justice to them. But how come Karuppu doesn't know about his friend Naresh's past? Or does he? And such bloody mayhem in the city, but not a policeman in sight!

Samudirakani deserves accolades on various grounds, including the crispness in his dialogue. But he ought to be rewarded for two — two pairs of lovers but the film has no duets! The heroine is a dancer in films but not a single shot of her footwork is seen! Very intelligently, the makerhas discarded appendages the viewer can do without.

Kani's Nadodigal was an engaging running game. Porali is a different kind of chase, but again absorbing enough.

Genre: Sentiment
Director: P. Samudirakani
Cast: Sasikumar, Naresh, Swathi, Nivedha, Vasundhara
Storyline: An astute fighter who can take on a large, greedy group
Bottomline: Once again the S combo works

- Malathi Rangarajan -http://www.thehindu.com (http://www.thehindu.com/)

[SoftSword]

ennanga solla varinga? Padam pathutingala?

andha rendarai mani nerathu mana oattatthai dhaan eludhirukken...

[balaajee]

ஆனந்த விகடன்.
as given 43 MARKS

[rifath]

porali was good movie.was racy and the mental patients angle was well done.very very good work by samuthirakani

[balaajee]

porali was good movie.was racy and the mental patients angle was well done.very very good work by samuthirakani

which one you watched first Osthi or Poraali?

[rifath]

which one you watched first Osthi or Poraali?

porali watched sometime ago.watched osthi only after porali

[balaajee]

Gnanavel talks about Poraali Movie

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[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlcXQ2uTwXA

[Nerd]

Few laughs in the first half, couple of smart scenes, pretty good acting overall (Samu rangekku). Vera onniyum solradhukkillai. 2nd half was torchal. There is this Anti-SL dialogue too. But lot subtler than 7am arivu. Bala (Avan Ivan) has been the best so far w.r.to this.

Saw this in Sathyam Kovai. What a beety the theater is. Fantastic and in fact slightly better than the best of USA. Seats mattum US better.

[sakaLAKALAKAlaa Vallavar]

Saw this.

I don't believe Sasikumar is just an actor in this film. I guess the duo(Sasikumar-SamuthraKani) shuffles directing and acting in alternative films, with Sasi acting as hero.

As nerd said 2nd half is torchal but i was able to bear to some extent. Only that the plot described in 2nd half is wandering here and there, and not a strong one. Lots of distractions, nila abagarippu, minerels, pre-made mentals, that fighter girl etc....And you find that actually there is not at all any strong connection btw 1st and 1nd half. both are mostly separate films.

One thing is, this combo is good at forming scenes, building plots, dialogs etc. Dialogs are sharp and scene planning is very good in 1st half, only to just totally go waste in 1nd half. So the become just show case if his talent, thassaal.

Whatever it is, i got pretty more interested in this duo. but they have to try something totally different and come out of the mould currently they are into.

[VENKIRAJA]

One thing is, this combo is good at forming scenes, building plots, dialogs etc. Dialogs are sharp and scene planning is very good in 1st half, only to just totally go waste in 1nd half. So the become just show case if his talent, thassaal.

Exactly what happened with Eesan.

[balaajee]

25 days

891

[ilekani]

There is this Anti-SL dialogue too. But lot subtler than 7am arivu. Bala (Avan Ivan) has been the best so far w.r.to this.

அவன் இவனில் இலங்கையைப்பற்றி யார் என்ன சொன்னாங்கள்?

[Edgarnotak]

அவன் இவனில் இலங்கையைப்பற்றி யார் என்ன சொன்னாங்கள்?

A dialogue is there.

Ulagin irandan gandhi yaar? in class room.

Did u nt c?:(

[ilekani]

A dialogue is there.

Ulagin irandan gandhi yaar? in class room.

Did u nt c?:(

நன்றி. அவன் இவன் பார்க்க ஆரம்பித்தேன் ஆனால் கத்தல் தாங்கமுடியாமல் இருவது நிமிடங்களுக்குப் பிறகு விட்டுவிட்டேன்.

[NOV]

Not bad, first half was very engaging, but director lost the plot after two hours...