Pichaikkaran(2016)
Pichaikkaran is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Sasi. It stars Vijay Antony as Arul Selvakumar, alongside Satna Titus, Bagavathi Perumal, and Dheepa Ramanujam. The story follows a wealthy businessman who chooses to live as a beggar for 48 days in the hope of curing his terminally ill mother. Set in Chennai, the film explores the harsh realities of street life and the emotional journey of a man stripped of his identity. The film was produced by Vijay Antony Corporation and released on March 4, 2016. It received positive reviews for its emotional storytelling and Vijay Antony's performance. The film was a commercial success, grossing ₹34 crore worldwide. It was later remade in Telugu as Bichagadu and in Hindi as Bhikari.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI Movies and TV, Zee5, Sun Nxt, Airtel Xstream, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 4 March 2016
- Director
- Sasi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 7.7/10
Storyline
A rich businessman named Arul Selvakumar faces the worst moment of his life when his mother is dying. A mysterious godman offers him a strange deal: live as a beggar for 48 days, and his mother will be cured. Arul agrees and leaves his wealth behind. He must survive hunger, cruelty, and loneliness on the streets. But the godman has a hidden agenda. Can Arul complete the 48 days and save his mother?
“48 days to save his mother.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pichaikkaran
Cast reunions in this film: Sasi & Vijay Antony (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Sasi also played a small role as a police officer in the movie.
- Vijay Antony composed the film's music while also starring in the lead role.
- The movie was shot in a very short schedule of just 25 days.
- It was reportedly made on a tight budget of around 3 crore rupees but became a major box office success.
- The film's climax was shot at the real-life Stanley Medical College and Hospital in Chennai.
- A Hindi remake titled 'Bichhoo' was released in 2020, but it was not as successful as the original.
- The movie's title 'Pichaikkaran' directly translates to 'Beggar' in English.
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Several Tamil films have been remade in Telugu, Hindi, Kannada. Recently, Jayam Ravi’s ‘Thani Oruvan’ was remade in Bengali.\r\n\r\nNow, Vijay Antony’s ‘Pichaikkaran’ is planned for a Bengali remake. …
