Podhu Nalan Karudhi (2019)

Podhu Nalan Karudhi ("in the public interest") is a Tamil crime drama from 2019, directed by Zion, that follows a handful of characters whose lives become entangled with the world of private moneylending and debt recovery. Santhosh Prathap and Adith Arun lead the cast, and comedian Karunakaran plays against type in a serious role. The film was made as a social drama about the harm done by loan sharks, and it keeps the focus on ordinary people caught in their grip.