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Pasi(1979)

7.5/10
Tamil138 mins

Pasi (1979) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by Durai. Starring Senthil, Delhi Ganesh and Vijayan. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Pasi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1979.

Director:Durai
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 December 1979
Director
Durai
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 18m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A cycle-rickshaw driver lives on the street with his wife and seven children. He is the only one earning money for the family. However, he wastes most of his small income on alcohol.

A family's survival rides on one man's struggle.

Film Details

7.5Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date21 December 1979
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalfamilycorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film was based on a real-life rickshaw puller named Muniyan, whose story was documented by director Durai.
  • It was one of the earliest Tamil films to shoot extensively on the actual streets of Chennai, using real locations and bystanders.
  • Actor Sivakumar, known for heroic roles, played the alcoholic protagonist, a rare and risky departure at the time.
  • The movie's stark realism led to it being screened at international film festivals, including in Moscow.
  • The title 'Pasi' means 'hunger' in Tamil, directly reflecting the family's central struggle.
  • Despite critical praise, the film was a commercial failure upon its initial release.
  • Director Durai was also a noted journalist and writer, which influenced the film's documentary-like style.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pasi

Aarumugam-Music Composer19 films
Original Music Composer-Music Composer11 films
Aarumugam-Original Music Composer3 films
Actor-Original Music Composer2 films
Original Music Composer-Director2 films

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