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Pattina Pravesam(1977)

7.5/10
Tamil142 mins

Pattina Pravesam (1977) is a 142-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring Sarath Babu, B. S. Lokanath and Kathadi Ramamurthy. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Pattina Pravesam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1977.

Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
7 February 1977
Director
K. Balachander
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 22m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A village family loses everything when they move to the big city to find work. They struggle to survive and even lose their self-respect. In the end, they return to their village with nothing.

From village roots to city ruins, a family fights to survive.

Film Details

7.5Rating
142Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date7 February 1977
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Asபட்டிண பிரவேசம்

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familysurvivalidentitycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Pattina Pravesam' translates to 'Entry into the City', mirroring the family's journey.
  • This was one of the few films where director K. Balachander also composed the music, under the pseudonym 'Kannan'.
  • Actor Kamal Haasan played a dual role, portraying both a father and his son in the story.
  • The movie was partly shot in a real slum area in Madras to capture authentic urban poverty.
  • It was remade in Telugu the same year as 'Pattina Pravesam', but with a different cast.
  • The film is noted for its stark contrast between village life and the harsh city, a common Balachander theme.
  • Despite critical praise, the film was not a major commercial success upon its initial release.

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