Cheran’s movies always had an eye on social issues and dealt with them sensibly, his Vetrikodi kattu, Barathy Kannamma or Desiya geetham are some of the examples which we can provide for his brilliance in dealing social themes. Porkalam narrated the ailments of physically challenged individuals and gave a gripping glimpse into their lives. Cheran’s tragic story of a speech-impaired girl welled the eyes of thousands of fans thereby making Porkalam a heartrending movie.