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'Poriyaalan' is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language thriller drama film directed by Thanukumar, written by Manimaran and produced by Vetrimaaran. The film features Harish Kalyan and Rakshita in the leading roles. Velraj is the cinematographer for the venture, while newcomer M. S. Jones Rupert composed the music. The film released on 5 September and had a moderate run.

Cast



* Harish Kalyan as Saravanan

* Rakshita (Anandhi) as Vijaya Shanthi

* Achyuth Kumar as Sundar

* Mohan Raman as Shastri

* Ajay Raj as Prabhu

* Aadukalam Naren as Construction company boss

* Delhi Ganesh as College principal

* Udhayabhanu Maheswaran as Saravanan's father

* Madhan Bob as Civil engineering professor

* Crane Manohar as Fraud

* Ajay Rathnam as Banker

* Mayilsamy as Uncle

* Fahad Nasar

* Bava Lakshmanan as Land seller

* Munnar Ramesh as Ramesh

* Ravi Venkataraman as Rajendran

* Boys Rajan as Shanti's father

* Velraj as Velraj (Cameo appearance)

* Gaana Bala in a cameo appearance

Soundtrack



* "Yedhedho Sila" - Indira Ramanan

* "Porappu Erappu" - Gaana Bala

* "Kan Rendum" - G. V. Prakash Kumar, Saindhavi

* "Haryana Devathaikku" - Suchitra

* "Un Vizhiyil" - Haricharan

Production



The film was first announced in January 2013, with reports claiming that a Vetrimaaran's Associate Dharmaraj would make the film for Ace Mass Media with Harish Kalyan in the lead role. The film progressed slowly until November 2013, when it was announced that director Vetrimaaran would produce the film which had been written by Manimaran of 'Udhayam' fame. The film's director was revealed to be Thanukumar, with over ninety percent of the film having been completed. Rakshita, who has previously appeared in Telugu films and in 'Kayal' (2014), played the lead role.

Release



The distribution rights of the film were acquired by Vendhar Movies. The film was released on 5 September 2014.

Critical reception



Baradwaj Rangan wrote, "Poriyaalan is a sort of sibling to Vetrimaarans first film, 'Polladhavan'...What sets these films apart from the typical action-thrillers is their texture you can taste the grit. The storytelling, after (a) flabby beginning, is superbly economic...the film makes good on its promise of a tight little thriller, with mostly adequate performances". The Times of India gave the film 3 stars out of 5 and wrote, "If the film succeeds, it is mainly because of its screenplay by Mani Maaran. Barring one hard-to-believe turn, it manages to hit the right buttons to keep us on the edge of the seat. It is racy, thrilling and entertaining". Behindwoods.com wrote, "'Poriyaalan' has a fairly gripping story, with a commendable, but crisp performance from Mohan Raman".

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