
Pagiri(2016)
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.
Director:Esakki Karvannan
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
Your Rating
5.5/10Rating
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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
Actor-Composer3 films →



