
Pugazh(2016)
Tamil126 mins
Pugazh (2016) is a 126-minute Tamil film directed by Manimaran. Starring Surbhi, G. Marimuthu and R. Velraj. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Pugazh stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.
Director:Manimaran
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 March 2016
- Director
- Manimaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
A young man named Pugazh and his friends love using their local playground. He takes a stand when a corrupt politician tries to seize the land for development. The story follows his fight to protect their community space.
“A playground's future rests on one man's fight.”
Film Details
5.7Rating
126Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date18 March 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
corruptionjusticefriendshipfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1






jaiActor
→#2
SurabhiActor
→#3
RJ BalajiActor
→#4
KarunasActor
→#5
#6S
SurbhiActor
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G. MarimuthuActor
→#7M
ManimaranDirector
→#8
#9R
R. VelrajCrew
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Vivek SivaMusic Composer
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Pugazh' means 'fame' or 'glory' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's quest.
- Director Manimaran also wrote the story, drawing from common local issues of land encroachment.
- Actor Vijay Yesudas made a special appearance, performing the song 'Kaalam Kaalamaaga'.
- The movie was shot extensively in Chennai, using real neighborhood settings for authenticity.
- It was produced by Potential Studios, a company also known for the film 'Meyaadha Maan'.
- The conflict over a playground mirrors real-life disputes in many Indian urban areas.
- Despite its social theme, the film incorporated commercial elements like fight sequences and songs.
