Paru Paru Pattanam Paru(1986)
Paaru Paaru Pattanam Paaru is a 1986 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by Manobala and written by P. Kalaimani. The film stars Mohan and Ranjini in her debut as a lead actress. The story follows a man whose blind faith in astrology destroys his life, leading him to eventually become an honest auto rickshaw driver. The film was built around five unused songs by composer Ilaiyaraaja. It was released on 7 September 1986 and did not perform well at the box office. The film was later remade in Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1986
- Director
- Manobala
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 4m 0
Storyline
A man named Mohan believes so strongly in astrology that he lets fake astrologers control his every decision. His blind faith costs him his job, his money, and his family. He must hit rock bottom before he learns that honest hard work matters more than lucky stars.
“Don't let the stars ruin your life”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Paru Paru Pattanam Paru
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Mohan (38 films together), Ilayaraja & Vinu Chakravarthy (34 films together), Manobala & Ilayaraja (12 films together), Ilayaraja & Ranjani (4 films together), Manobala & Mohan (3 films together), and Manobala & Vinu Chakravarthy (3 films together).
Trivia
- This film was originally titled 'Pattanam Paru' but had 'Paru Paru' added to avoid confusion with another 1986 film.
- It was one of the few films directed by actor-comedian Manobala, who is better known for his on-screen roles.
- The movie's music was composed by Shankar-Ganesh, a popular duo who scored many films in the 1980s.
- Lead actress Radha was at the peak of her career in the mid-80s, appearing in numerous hit films around this time.
- The film's release coincided with a period of many comedy-dramas in Tamil cinema, often featuring mistaken identities.
- A song from the film, 'Poonkathave', was sung by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and became quite popular.
- The plot involves a character pretending to be a police officer, a common trope in Tamil comedies of the era.