Poonguzhali is a fictional character from the Tamil historical novel, Ponniyin Selvan, written by Kalki Krishnamurthy.
Their marriage made Poonguzhali the aunt of Arulmozhi Varman.
Later on the way back from Sri Lanka, she rescued Arulmozhi Varman and Vallavarayan Vandhiyathevan from drowning in the Indian Ocean, as their ship met with a storm.
Poonguzhali married Senthan Amuthan, later known as Madhurandhaka Uttama Chola.
After the assassination of Aditha Karikalan or Aditya II, people wanted Arulmozhi Varman to ascend the throne.