Pudhayal (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.5

Released in 1997, Pudhayal is a notable film directed by Selva.
What it’s about. Madhu steals the map to a treasure during an archaelogical expedition and couriers it to the baddies in the movie. Kodiswaran begins work in this courier firm owned by Tiruchitrambalam. He rents a room in a house where Vijayakumari, Goundamani & Senthil, and Sundari stay. Captain Vishwanath, Vijayakumari's son is Aamni's murai maapillai, but refuses to marry her because of his loyalty to the country. By chance Arvind, who is pursued by Swapna, gets hold of the treasure map and goes hunting - during a crossfire between the army and the baddies.
Who’s in it. Pudhayal stars Mammootty as Viswanath, Arvind Swamy as Kodiesvaran, Sakshi Shivananda as Swapna and Aamani as Sundari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Pudhayal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pudhayal page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pudhayal (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pudhayal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pudhayal worth watching?
- Pudhayal holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pudhayal?
- Pudhayal stars Mammootty, Arvind Swamy, Sakshi Shivananda, Aamani and Goundamani.
- When was Pudhayal released?
- Pudhayal was released in 1997.