Who directed Perumaan?

Perumaan was directed by J. Rajesh Kannan and released in 2012. J. Rajesh Kannan is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Who stars in Perumaan?

Perumaan stars Arjun alongside Sriram Vedam. The film marks a collaboration between Arjun and director J. Rajesh Kannan within Tamil cinema.

Perumaan(2012)

Tamil•107 mins•theatrical•Updated 5 May 2026

Perumaan is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language thriller film written and directed by Rajesh Kannan. The film stars Arjun Das, Shruti, Krishna, and Rajkumar in lead roles. The story follows Shakthi, an IT professional who dreams of becoming a movie star. He gets involved in criminal activities to make quick money. The film is produced by Kannan Elumalai. It features music by Vikram Sarathy and Luiji. The movie was shot in Chennai. It received positive reviews for its realistic storytelling and strong performances. Perumaan was released on August 31, 2012. The film is available for free on YouTube.

Director:J. Rajesh Kannan

Filmed In:Chennai

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 24 August 2012
Director: J. Rajesh Kannan
Language: Tamil
Runtime: 1h 47m

Storyline

Shakthi is an IT employee who hates his job. He dreams of becoming a famous movie star. He thinks money is the only thing he needs. A criminal named Rajkumar offers him a way to make fast cash. Shakthi takes the offer and falls into a world of crime. He must choose between his dream and his soul.

“How far will you go for a dream?”