Poi
Originally released in 2006. Poi is a drama film. directed by K. Balachander. With a runtime of 2h 46m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Uday Kiran, Vimala Raman, and Geethu Mohandas
Synopsis
Valluvanar is an upright political leader in Tamil Nadu much respected for his honesty and uprightness. And he refuses to compromise on this trait even when his only son Kamban finds himself in jail for no fault of his. The opposition party takes advantage of the situation and bails out Kamban, who joins this party much to his father's embarrassment. The media laps it up sensationalizing it further. Then Kamban decides to leave the country until things cool down. Only his mother Vasuki with whom he is close is aware of this plan. Kamban arrives at Sri Lanka where he be-friend's Banerjee, a Bengali and stays with him. One day he finds a Tamil book on the beach which he traces to Shilpa the owner of the book, who is a college student preparing for the civil services examination. The film juggles between reality and fiction, where Theepori, the fictitious father image of Kamban advises him to fall in love. The rest of the story is about the emotional conflict between her career and love.
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- TA
Production Companies
- Duet Movies
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poi about?
Valluvanar is an upright political leader in Tamil Nadu much respected for his honesty and uprightness. And he refuses to compromise on this trait even when his only son Kamban finds himself in jai...
Who directed Poi?
Poi was directed by K. Balachander.
How long is Poi?
Poi has a runtime of 2 hours and 46 minutes (166 minutes total).
When was Poi released?
Poi was released on December 22, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Poi?
The main cast of Poi includes Uday Kiran, Vimala Raman, Geethu Mohandas, Prakash Raj, Avinash.