Soorarai Pottru To Ponniyin Selvan: South Indian Movies That Are Based On Books
Published by: ABP Live
Films based on books
From high-end dramas to intriguing plots, South Indian movies are a treat to watch on screen. Several filmmakers have attempted to make a film from the adaptation of a novel and delivered it grandly. Let's Take a look at South Indian Movies that are based on books.
Ponniyin Selvan
This Mani Ratnam's directorial, based on Kalki Krishnamoorthy's novel Ponniyin Selvan. It captured the mystery of ancient Tamil Nadu during the Chola dynasty.
The Goat Life
The Goat Life (Aadujeevitham), directed by Blessy tells the story of Najeeb, a worker stuck in Saudi Arabia's desert. Inspired by Benyamin's famous Novel.
Viduthalai
Viduthalai, directed by Vetrimaaran, is based on Jeyamohan's Thuaivan. It focuses on the struggles of the oppressed, their fight for rights.
Naan Kadavul
Bala's movie Naan Kadavul is adapted from Jeyamohan's book Yezhaam Ulagam. It focused on the tough lives of homeless people.
Asuran
Vetrimaaran directed Asuran, adapted from Poomani's book Vekkai. It deals with caste-based violence and oppression in rural Tamil Nadu.
Aalavandhan
Suresh Krissna directed Aalavandhan, based on Kamal Haasan’s book Dhayam. It's a psychological thriller starring Kamal Haasan in dual roles, Raveena Tandon, Manisha Koirala.
Balyakalasakhi
Balyakalasakhi is based on a novel with the same name written by Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Directed by Pramod Payyannur starring Mammootty.
Soorarai Pottru
Soorarai Pottru is adapted from G. R. Gopinath's book called Simply Fly: A Deccan Odyssey. Starring Suriya, Aparna Balamurali and Paresh Rawal, Directed by Sudha Kongara.