
Paalai(2011)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.6/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1


ShammuKaayampoo
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Sunil KumarValan
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#4P
Prof V. NatarajanActor
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SenthamizhanDirector
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Abi NanthanCrew
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Ved ShankarMusic Composer
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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.