Pulivaal
Pulivaal

Movie spotlight

Pulivaal

2014
Movie
137 min
Tamil

Kasi picks up a phone that belongs to businessman Karthik on an impulse. What he doesn't realize is that the phone had compromising videos of the latter, which soon leads to trouble for both the young men.

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IMDb6.4/10
Google Users75%
Director: G. N. R. KumaravelanGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Two friends, unemployed and struggling financially, stumble upon a lost wallet. Their initial excitement turns into a desperate struggle as they try to use the money, leading to a series of unexpected and dangerous consequences. The film explores themes of greed, desperation, and the moral compromises people make when faced with extreme hardship.

Critical Reception

Pulivaal received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While some praised the film's engaging thriller elements and the performances of the lead actors, others found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the pacing uneven. Audience reception was generally favorable, with appreciation for the suspenseful narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful plot and the chemistry between the lead actors.

  • Some critics noted a predictable narrative arc.

  • The film effectively explores the darker side of human nature under pressure.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's thriller aspects and the performances, particularly Vimal and Prasanna. Some viewers felt the storyline could have been more original, but the overall entertainment value was considered good.

Fun Fact

The film is an official remake of the critically acclaimed Malayalam film 'Chappa Kurishu'.

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timesofindia

The one question that we want to ask after walking out of Pulivaal is — why can't Tamil film directors make a thriller film without including pointless songs and annoying comedy tracks? This film, an official remake of the Malayalam film Ch...