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Peranbu(2019)

7.8/10
Tamil147 minsdirect-to-OTT

Peranbu (released internationally as Resurrection) is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Ram. The film stars Mammootty, Anjali, Sadhana, and Anjali Ameer in lead roles. Yuvan Shankar Raja composed the music and score. The story follows Amudhavan, a single father who returns from Dubai to raise his teenage daughter Pappa, who has cerebral palsy, after his wife abandons them. The film examines how society treats people with disabilities and those who care for them. It won the Best Film award at the Zee Cine Awards Tamil and topped IMDb's list of highest-rated Indian films of 2019. The film was released theatrically on 1 February 2019.

Director:Raam
Filmed In:Kodaikanal, Chennai
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting

Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player, Prime Video
OTT Release Date
1 February 2019
Theatrical Release
1 February 2019
Director
Raam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 27m
Rating
7.8/10

Storyline

A father returns from Dubai to raise his teenage daughter who has cerebral palsy. His wife has abandoned them. He must learn to care for her while facing rejection from society, betrayal from those he trusts, and his own despair. His journey leads him to an unexpected love that changes everything.

Compassion is the only way forward

Film Details

7.8Rating
147Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 February 2019
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsResurrection · Nanna Prema · ดวงใจพ่อ
Filmed InKodaikanal, Chennai

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyidentitylovesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Peranbu

Trivia

  • The film was shot in real chronological order to help the child actor ease into her character's emotional journey.
  • Director Ram spent over five years researching cerebral palsy and consulting with specialists before filming.
  • The movie was screened at the International Film Festival of Rotterdam, where it won the NETPAC Award.
  • Anjali, the young actress who played the daughter, is not a professional actor but was selected after a long search.
  • The film's title 'Peranbu' means 'great love' in Tamil, reflecting the father's unconditional care.
  • It was shot entirely in natural light to maintain a realistic and intimate visual tone.
  • Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja recorded the background score live with a full orchestra in Chennai.

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