THE INDIAN CINEMA GUIDE
Tamil CINEMA · 2011
Karuvarai Pookkal
Audience rating
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Overview
The first Tamil film about transgender people. Julia Robert (alias Robert), a real transgender person, plays the part of Gopi, a transgender person from childhood to adulthood. Smile Vidya (also known as Saravana, another real transgender person) takes the part of Gopi after undergoing gender reassignment surgery and being renamed as Gopika. Many of the roles are played by real transgender people from all over India.
A closer look
Karuvarai Pookkal (2011) is a Tamil-language Indian movie. Directed by IPS Xavier. The cast includes Julia Robert, Smile Vidya. Runtime: 145 minutes.
Cast & crew
Karuvarai Pookkal FAQs
Answers from the movie information available in our catalogue.
What is the original language of Karuvarai Pookkal?
Karuvarai Pookkal is listed as a Tamil-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Karuvarai Pookkal?
Our source metadata lists 4 February 2011. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Karuvarai Pookkal?
The listed director is IPS Xavier.
Who is in the cast of Karuvarai Pookkal?
The available cast credits include Julia Robert, Smile Vidya. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Karuvarai Pookkal?
The recorded runtime is 145 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What is Karuvarai Pookkal about?
The first Tamil film about transgender people. Julia Robert (alias Robert), a real transgender person, plays the part of Gopi, a transgender person from childhood to adulthood. Smile Vidya (also known as Saravana, another real transgender person) takes the part of Gopi after undergoing gender reassignment surgery and being renamed as Gopika. Many of the roles are played by real transgender people from all over India.
