Por Thozhil
A bright but faint-hearted rookie cop has to overcome his fears in order to succeed in his first case which sees him partnered with a reclusive senior officer to catch a serial killer on the loose.
Directed by Vignesh Raja · Action · Crime · Thriller · 147 min · 2023
Trailer
Director
Vignesh Raja
Writer
Alfred Prakash, Vignesh Raja
Studio
Applause Entertainment / E4 Entertainment / Eprius Studio
Release
09 Jun 2023
Runtime
147 min
Genres
Action, Crime, Thriller
Full Plot
A young police trainee is assigned to assist a senior officer on a murder investigation involving multiple victims strangled with an iron wire. As they dig deeper, they uncover similarities to a series of unsolved crimes from decades ago, leading them to suspect a copycat killer. The investigation becomes increasingly personal as the team targets a prime suspect with a history of obsessive behavior and fixation on cleanliness.
Cast & Characters
Muthu Selvan's estranged wife
Lisha Chinnu
Veena
Nikhila Vimal
Young Kennedy
Harish Kumar
Maarimuthu
P. L. Thenappan
Inspector John Sebastian
Santhosh Keezhattoor
Muthu Selvan
Sunil Sukhada
Did You Know?
R. Sarathkumar appears in 9 films in our catalog, including Sandamarutham, Rudhran.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Por Thozhil is the directorial debut of Vignesh Raja, who co-wrote the script with Alfred Prakash.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
5 crores in the Kerala state within 10 days of its release.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Por Thozhil holds 8.0/10 on IMDb (11,345 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 30, 2026
Where to Watch
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.0/10 on IMDb (11,345 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Por Thozhil's IMDb rating?+
Por Thozhil has a 8.0/10 rating on IMDb from 11,345 votes.
Is Por Thozhil good? What are critics saying?+
Por Thozhil holds 8.0/10 on IMDb (11,345 votes).
How long is Por Thozhil?+
Por Thozhil has a runtime of 147 min.
Who directed Por Thozhil?+
Por Thozhil was directed by Vignesh Raja.
Where can I watch Por Thozhil?+
Por Thozhil is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sony Liv.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Por Thozhil received generally positive reviews from critics. Several reviewers praised the film's tightly-woven screenplay and engaging storyline, with some noting its ability to hold their attention throughout. Others commended the director's efforts in pulling off a well-crafted thriller despite familiar genre tropes.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
