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Thenmerku Paruvakaatru(2010)

7.3/10
Tamil121 mins

Thenmerku Paruvakaatru (2010) is a 121-minute Tamil film directed by Seenu Ramasamy. Starring Vijay Sethupathi, Vasundhara Kashyap and Saranya. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Thenmerku Paruvakaatru stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2010.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
24 December 2010
Director
Seenu Ramasamy
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 1m
GudVibe Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

A mother and son in a rural village share a close bond. Their relationship highlights traditional values and emotions often lost in modern life.

A mother's love, a son's promise, and winds of change.

Film Details

7.3Rating
121Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date24 December 2010
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsThen maerku paruva kaatru · Thenmerku Paruvakaatru · தென்மேற்குப் பருவக்காற்று

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyloveidentitysurvival
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title translates to 'The Cool Breeze from the South' and refers to the specific wind in the Theni region where the story is set.
  • Director Seenu Ramasamy is known for realistic films, and this movie was shot entirely on location in and around Theni district.
  • The lead actor, Vijay Sethupathi, was still a rising star when this film released, and it helped establish him in more serious roles.
  • The film's music director, Ilaiyaraaja, composed the score without using any synthetic keyboards, relying only on traditional orchestral instruments.
  • It won three Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, including Best Film for promoting communal harmony.
  • A key subplot involves the traditional occupation of palm tree climbing, showcasing a fading rural livelihood.
  • The movie is often noted for its authentic dialect and slang specific to the Madurai region, adding to its realism.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Thenmerku Paruvakaatru

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