Pagiri(2016)
Pagiri is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Esakki Karvannan. The film stars newcomer Prabhu Ranaveeran as Murugan and Shravya as Madhu. The story follows a young farmer whose life unravels after he forwards a joke on WhatsApp. It also addresses the Kaveri River water dispute and corruption in local politics. The film's music was composed by actor-musician Karunas. Pagiri received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its intent but criticized its shallow comedy. The film was released on 16 September 2016 in Chennai.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 16 September 2016
- Director
- Esakki Karvannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A simple farmer named Murugan falls in love with a city girl named Madhu. His life turns upside down when he forwards a joke on WhatsApp that angers a powerful politician. Murugan must fight to clear his name, win back his love, and save his village from a water crisis.
“One forward can change everything.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pagiri
Cast reunions in this film: Karunas & A. Venkatesh (3 films together).
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.
