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Parichaikku Neramatchu(1982)
Tamil mins
Parichaikku Neramatchu (1982) is a Tamil film directed by Mukta V. Srinivasan.
Director:Mukta V. Srinivasan
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1982
- Director
- Mukta V. Srinivasan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A respected clerk tries to help his unemployed son get a job, but a scandal and a tragedy shatter the family. A year later, a thief who looks like their late son takes shelter with them and pretends to be him to comfort the grieving mother. As the family bonds with the impostor, old secrets resurface and threaten their new connection.
“A stranger becomes a son to heal a broken family.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1982
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyidentityjusticesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film was remade in Hindi as 'Ghar Ghar Ki Kahani' in 1988, starring Raj Babbar and Smita Patil.
- This was one of the few films where actor Sivakumar played a dual role, portraying both the son and the lookalike thief.
- Director Muktha Srinivasan was known for social dramas, and this film critiqued the pressure of government job exams in 1980s Tamil Nadu.
- The movie's title is a popular Tamil proverb, which translates to 'the time has come for the beggar's bowl,' hinting at a turn in fortune.
- Actress Sujatha, who played the mother, was praised for her portrayal of a character grappling with mental illness after loss.
- The film's climax involving the thief's transformation was compared to the Hollywood film 'The Return of Martin Guerre' in some reviews.
- Composer Shankar–Ganesh, known for their work in action films, provided a melodic score that contrasted with the movie's dramatic themes.
Notable Collaborations
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