Pattalam(2009)
Pattalam is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language teen drama film directed by Rohan Krishna. The film stars Nadhiya, Yuthan Balaji, Arun, Hariharan, Irfan, Deepthi Nambiar, and Vikash Suresh. Produced by Thirrupathi Brothers, the story follows two rival groups of four adolescents at Holy Bells School who unite after their school correspondent, Daisy, is humiliated. The film explores teenage rivalry, jealousy, and the consequences of impulsive actions. Music was composed by Jassie Gift. Critics noted its clean portrayal of school life but pointed out clichés. The film was released on 27 March 2009.
Pattalam is streaming on Sun NXT and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 27 March 2009
- Director
- Rohan Krishna
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
Two groups of teenagers at Holy Bells School are always fighting. Their school correspondent Daisy believes in discipline through love. After a former professor mocks her, the groups unite to make her proud. But jealousy over a new girl leads to a deadly accident that changes everything.
“Relive your school memories”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pattalam
Cast reunions in this film: Nadhiya & Rohini (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in a real school in Chennai, using actual students as background actors.
- Director Rohan Krishna was inspired by his own school experiences to make this movie.
- The film's title 'Pattalam' means 'army' or 'troop' in Tamil, referring to the student groups.
- It was one of the early Tamil films to focus entirely on school life and student conflicts.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release and later gained attention on television.
- Some of the young actors were newcomers who did not continue in the film industry.
- The psychologist character Daisy was written to promote positive discipline methods in education.