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Pagiri(2016)

5.5/10
Tamil102 mins

Pagiri (2016) is a 102-minute Tamil film directed by Esakki Karvannan. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Pagiri stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
16 September 2016
Director
Esakki Karvannan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 42m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A young man argues with his father about his future. His father wants him to become a farmer, but the son dreams of working in a bar instead.

A father's land or a son's dream?

Film Details

5.5Rating
102Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date16 September 2016

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
familyidentitycorruptionsurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The director Esakki Karvannan is also a farmer in real life, which influenced the film's authentic portrayal of agriculture.
  • The film's title 'Pagiri' is a Tamil word that refers to a type of traditional farming tool used for digging.
  • It was shot primarily in and around the director's native village in Tamil Nadu to capture real rural settings.
  • The movie had a very limited theatrical release and gained more attention through television broadcasts later.
  • Actor Raj Bharath, known for supporting roles, played the lead role of the young man aspiring to work in a bar.
  • The conflict in the story reflects a common generational clash in rural India between traditional farming and modern city jobs.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by S. N. Arunagiri, who is known for his work in small-budget Tamil films.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pagiri

Frequently Asked Questions