
Panjumittai(2018)
Panjumittai is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language comedy fantasy film directed by debutant S.P. Mohan and produced by Deepam Cinema. The film stars Ma ka Pa Anand, Nikhila Vimal, and Sendrayan in lead roles. The story follows Anand, a happily married man who begins to suspect his wife Ranji and his best friend of having an affair after noticing their shared interests. Set in a Chennai neighborhood, the film explores themes of jealousy, trust, and misunderstanding through a lighthearted narrative. It received mixed reviews from critics, with a 5.1/10 rating on IMDb, and was noted for its simple humor and relatable premise. The film was released on June 1, 2018, and runs for 140 minutes.
Quick Facts
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- OTT Release Date
- 1 June 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 1 June 2018
- Director
- S.P. Mohan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
Anand loves his wife Ranji deeply. But when he notices that his best friend likes the exact same things as Ranji, doubt creeps into his mind. He starts to wonder if they are having an affair. His jealousy grows, and he must find the truth before it destroys his marriage.
“Trust is sweeter than cotton candy.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Panjumittai
Cast reunions in this film: Pandiarajan & Pandu (3 films together), and D. Imman & Vidyullekha Raman (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Panjumittai' refers to a traditional Tamil sweet, symbolizing the sweetness and complexity of relationships.
- Director S. P. Mohan is also known for his work as an assistant director on several major Tamil films before this debut.
- The fantasy elements in this romance-comedy were noted as a creative risk in a genre typically grounded in realism.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who is better known for his work in Telugu cinema.
- It was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using local neighborhoods to create a relatable urban setting.
- The film had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital and television audiences post its initial run.
- A key plot device involves shared interests in music and food, reflecting common cultural touchstones in Tamil households.
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Watch the official teaser of Tamil movie Panju Mittai starring Ma Ka Pa Anand in the lead role.










