Synopsis
Kizhakke Pogum Rail (Eastbound Train) is a 1978 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Bharathiraja.
The film tells the story of two young individuals, Panchali and Paranjothi, who find themselves in a small village with strict social rules. Panchali arrives at the village after getting off a train, while Paranjothi is an unemployed graduate living with his family. As they navigate their lives in the village, they face disapproval from the villagers due to their lack of skills and traditional roles.
The film explores the challenges faced by the two protagonists as they try to overcome the narrow-minded attitudes and customs of the village. Set against the backdrop of a small village adjoining a rail track, Kizhakke Pogum Rail is a romantic drama that delves into themes of love, social norms, and self-discovery.
The film stars newcomers Sudhakar and M. R. Radhika, and was released on 10 August 1978. It ran for over 365 days in theatres and was remade in Telugu as Toorpu Velle Railu (1979) and in Hindi by Bharathiraja as Saveray Wali Gaadi (1985).
