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Pattuchelai(1985)

Tamil mins

Pattuchelai is a 1985 Tamil-language drama film directed by Raja Annadurai. The lead cast includes Pandian and Jeevita in pivotal roles. The story follows a poor village father who dreams of buying a silk saree for his wife. He faces constant humiliation from a cruel landlord who controls the village. The film portrays the harsh realities of rural poverty and class exploitation. It is notable for its realistic depiction of village life and strong emotional core. The movie was released in 1985 and received positive reviews for its performances and social message.

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Theatrical Release
31 December 1985
Director
Raja Annadurai
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A poor father struggles to feed his family in a village ruled by a greedy landlord. His wife has never owned a nice saree. He dreams of buying her a silk saree. But the landlord blocks him at every step. He must find a way to earn money and keep his family together.

A silk saree. A father's dream.

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1985

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Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Pattuchelai

Cast reunions in this film: Sankar Ganesh & Jeevitha (14 films together), and Sankar Ganesh & Pandian (6 films together).

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