
Pattina Pravesam(1977)
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.
Director:K. Balachander
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1





Sarath BabuActor
→#2
Delhi GaneshActor
→#3M
MeeraActor
→#4
JaiganeshActor
→#5
K. BalachanderDirector
→#6
B
B. S. LokanathCrew
→#7
#8K
Kathadi RamamurthyActor
→S
SivachandranActor
→#9M. S. ViswanathanMusic Composer
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Pattina Pravesam
Director-Composer27 films →
Actor-Composer13 films →
Actor-Composer11 films →
Actor-Saravanan10 films →
Music Composer-Saravanan10 films →
Actor-Saravanan10 films →
Actor-Composer9 films →
Director-Actor6 films →
Director-Producer4 films →
Director-Actor3 films →
Music Composer-Producer3 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →
Music Composer-Kumaran2 films →