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Paalai(2011)

5.6/10
Tamil120 mins

Paalai (2011) is a 120-minute Tamil film directed by Senthamizhan. Starring Shammu, Sunil Kumar and Prof V. Natarajan. With an audience rating of 5.6/10, Paalai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.

Director:Senthamizhan
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
25 November 2011
Director
Senthamizhan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h
GudVibe Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

Paalai is a 2011 period film written and directed by Senthamizhan, who had previously assisted director Ram in Katradhu Thamizh. Based on Sangam literature, the film is set in 300 BC years and starred Shammu and debutant Sunil Kumar in pivotal roles.

A timeless love story from ancient Tamil lands.

Film Details

5.6Rating
120Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date25 November 2011
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
survivalloveidentityjustice
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film is based on Sangam literature, a classical Tamil poetic tradition from ancient South India.
  • Director Senthamizhan had previously worked as an assistant to director Ram on the film 'Katradhu Thamizh'.
  • Lead actor Sunil Kumar made his acting debut with this film, while actress Shammu was already known in Tamil cinema.
  • It was shot as a period piece set around 300 BC, requiring detailed historical sets and costumes.
  • The movie had a very limited theatrical release and minimal promotional campaigns in November 2011.
  • Despite its niche historical theme, it received little attention from mainstream audiences and critics.
  • The title 'Paalai' refers to one of the five landscapes in Sangam poetry, symbolizing a desert or arid region.

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