Padam Pesum(2016)
Padam Pesum is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film directed by Raghava. The cast includes Sakthi Vasu, Poorna, Shankar, and Priyanka Kothari in lead roles. The story follows Karthik, a young man who becomes entangled with a ruthless gangster after falling in love with a woman who is secretly the gangster's sister. The film blends romance, crime, and betrayal in a tense narrative. It features music composed by Mani Sharma and editing by Zashi Qmer. The film was released in India with a UA certificate.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 20 January 2016
- Director
- Raghava
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
Karthik, a young man with a troubled past, falls in love with Anjali. But Anjali is the sister of a dangerous gangster named Bala. Bala forces Karthik into a life of crime. Karthik must find a way to escape the trap and save himself.
“Love can be a deadly trap”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Padam Pesum
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Shankar (5 films together), Vivek & Sayaji Shinde (5 films together), Vivek & Riyaz Khan (4 films together), Mani Sharma & Sayaji Shinde (4 films together), Nisha Kothari & Priyanka Kothari (4 films together), and Vivek & Mani Sharma (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Padam Pesum' translates to 'The Film Speaks', hinting at its meta-narrative style.
- It was shot in a single schedule across locations in Chennai and Pondicherry to maintain a consistent visual tone.
- Director Raghava previously worked as an assistant director on several big-budget Tamil and Telugu films.
- The movie features a cameo by a popular Tamil television host, though their role is kept secret in the plot.
- Despite being completed, the film had a very limited theatrical release and is more known through digital platforms.
- The soundtrack uses a rare fusion of electronic music with traditional Tamil folk instruments in one key scene.
- A subplot involving a stolen mobile phone was inspired by real-life cybercrime cases reported in Chennai at the time.