Parichaikku Neramatchu(1982)
Parichaikku Neramatchu is a 1982 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Muktha Srinivasan and produced by Muktha Ramaswamy. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Poornima Jayaram, and Typist Gopu in lead roles. The story follows a proud father who loses his government job and takes a lowly typist position to regain his daughter's love. Set in a small Tamil town, the film explores themes of pride, sacrifice, and family reconciliation. Critics praised Sivaji Ganesan's emotional performance and the film's realistic portrayal of father-daughter relationships. The movie was released in 1982 and remains a notable entry in Tamil cinema for its heartfelt storytelling.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 December 1982
- Director
- Mukta V. Srinivasan
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
A proud father loses his job and his daughter's respect. He takes a humble typist job to win her back. But his daughter is ashamed of him and refuses to forgive. Can his love and sacrifice melt her cold heart before it is too late?
“Love is the hardest exam of all”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Parichaikku Neramatchu
Cast reunions in this film: M. S. Viswanathan & Sivaji Ganesan (110 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Sujatha (38 films together), Sivaji Ganesan & Sujatha (19 films together), M. S. Viswanathan & Mukta V. Srinivasan (17 films together), Y. Gee. Mahendra & M. S. Viswanathan (13 films together), and Y. Gee. Mahendra & Sivaji Ganesan (9 films together).
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.