Porkkaalam
1997, Tamil. Directed by Cheran.
A poor potter struggles to get his sister married to a noble man but fails to do so because she cannot speak. While he manages to arrange for the dowry amount, his father creates a nuisance.
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- U
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- Released
- 30 October 1997
- Original title
- பொற்காலம்
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Cheran
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How long is Porkkaalam?
Porkkaalam runs 150 minutes (2h 30m).
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Porkkaalam parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Porkkaalam is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Porkkaalam on?
Porkkaalam isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 October 1997. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Porkkaalam?
If you liked Porkkaalam, try You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, The Other Sister, Thiruchitrambalam.
Who directed Porkkaalam?
Porkkaalam (1997) was directed by Cheran and stars Murali, Meena, Sanghavi.