Panithuli(2012)
Tamil143 mins
Panithuli (2012) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Natty Kumar. Starring Ganesh Venkatraman, Shobhana Shankar and Kalpana Pandit. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Panithuli stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.
Director:Natty Kumar
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 August 2012
- Director
- Natty Kumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A man agrees to stay away from his girlfriend for a year to prove his love to her father. During that time apart, he meets another woman and falls in love with her instead.
“A year apart, a new love, a promise to keep.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date10 August 2012
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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5.5/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Maya' but was later changed to 'Panithuli' before release.
- Director Natti Kumar also wrote the screenplay and co-produced the film, making it a personal project.
- The movie's plot of a love triangle with a time-based condition is a recurring theme in many Tamil romantic dramas of the era.
- Actor Shiva, who plays the lead, was known for romantic roles but this film did not achieve major commercial success.
- The soundtrack by composer Sathya features a mix of romantic melodies and peppy numbers typical of early 2010s Tamil cinema.
- Parts of the film were shot in picturesque locations common for romantic films, like hill stations and college campuses.
- The film's release faced competition from bigger-budget movies, which limited its screen time in theaters.