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Peechaankai(2017)

5.9/10
Tamil126 mins

Peechaankai (2017) is a 126-minute Tamil film directed by Ashok Kumaar. With an audience rating of 5.9/10, Peechaankai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.

Director:Ashok Kumaar
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
16 June 2017
Director
Ashok Kumaar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 6m
GudVibe Rating
5.9/10

Storyline

A pickpocket named Smoothu gets into an accident. He develops a condition where his left hand moves on its own, outside of his control. The story follows the problems this causes and how it changes his life.

A pickpocket's hand now has a mind of its own.

Film Details

5.9Rating
126Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date16 June 2017
Also Known AsPeechangai · The Left Hand

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
identityfamilyfriendshipjustice
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Peechaankai' translates to 'alien hand' in Tamil, directly referencing the protagonist's condition.
  • Director R. Ashok is also a popular Tamil television anchor, known for hosting reality shows.
  • The movie was shot in and around Chennai, with key scenes filmed in the bustling T. Nagar shopping district.
  • Actor S. Muthu, who plays the lead, is primarily known as a comedian in Tamil television and film.
  • The film's plot is inspired by the real medical condition alien hand syndrome, which causes involuntary limb movement.
  • It had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through television broadcasts and streaming platforms.
  • The soundtrack was composed by S. N. Prasad, who is better known as a sound designer for many Tamil films.

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