Podhu Nalan Karudhi

Podhu Nalan Karudhi is a 2019 Tamil action film written and directed by Zion and produced by AVE Anbuvelrajan. The film features Karunakaran, Santhosh Prathap and Adith Arun in the leading roles. The music was composed by A. Hariganesh with cinematography by Suwaminathan. The film was released on 7 February 2019.

Cast

Karunakaran as Poovarasan
Santhosh as Napoleon
Adith Arun as Kannan
Yog Japee as Uthiram
Anu Sithara as Poovarasan's love interest
Subiksha as Kannan's love interest
Leesha Eclairs as Napoleon's love interest
Imman Annachi as Vadivu
Muthazhagan as Amber

Production

Zion initially approached Santhosh Prathap and Ashok Selvan to play the lead roles, but the latter was later replaced by Adith Arun. Actresses Anu Sithara and Leesha also joined the cast in July 2016. The film began production during July 2016 and was completed after being shot over fifty consecutive days.

Soundtrack

Music composed by Hariganesh.

"Nee Ondrum Karpodu" - Hariganesh

Reception

Thinkal Menon of The Times of India opined that "The raw portrayal of money lending in the city by Zion was a good attempt, but the execution, which involves some over-the-top sequences made the premise insipid. A few thrilling moments and more appealing characterisations would have made it a better watch". Avinash Ramichandran of The New Indian Express wrote that "The characters are interesting, no doubt, but the making is uninspiring".