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Paruva Kaalam(1974)

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Paruva Kaalam (1974) is a Tamil film directed by Jos A. N. Fernando. Starring Devika, Leo Prabhu and Srikanth.

Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
31 December 1974
Director
Jos A. N. Fernando
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A young woman named Shobana faces a crisis when she becomes pregnant. Her community must decide whether to shun her or show understanding.

An innocent girl's pregnancy tests a village's heart.

Film Details

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Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date31 December 1974
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
familyjusticesurvivalidentity
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Paruva Kaalam' translates to 'Season of Youth', reflecting its focus on a young woman's personal crisis.
  • It was one of the few Tamil films of the era to directly address the social stigma around unwed motherhood.
  • The movie featured music by Shankar–Ganesh, a popular composer duo known for their work in action and drama films.
  • Lead actress Shobana was a different actress from the more famous Malayalam star Shobana who debuted later.
  • Director Jos A. N. Fernando was primarily known for his work in Sinhalese cinema in Sri Lanka.
  • The film's release coincided with a period of increasing social realism in Tamil cinema during the early 1970s.
  • It is considered a lesser-known example of the 'problem film' genre that tackled women's issues in South Indian cinema.

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