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Pariyerum Perumal(2018)

8.3/10
Tamil154 mins

Pariyerum Perumal (2018) is a 154-minute Tamil film directed by Mari Selvaraj. With an audience rating of 8.3/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Pariyerum Perumal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2018.

Director:Mari Selvaraj
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
OTT Release Date
28 September 2018
Theatrical Release
28 September 2018
Director
Mari Selvaraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 34m
GudVibe Rating
8.3/10

Storyline

A young man from a lower caste starts law school. He becomes friends with a female classmate from a powerful upper-caste family. Their friendship angers her relatives, who begin to harass and threaten him.

Love crosses a line. Society draws a battle.

Film Details

8.3Rating
154Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date28 September 2018
Also Known AsPariyerum Perumal B.A.BL · ปริเญรัม ปรูมาล · Pariyerum Perumal · Pariyerum Perumal B.A.BL

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
lovecorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title is inspired by a folk deity worshipped by the oppressed castes in Tamil Nadu.
  • Director Mari Selvaraj wrote the story based on his own experiences and observations of caste discrimination.
  • The song 'Karuppi' was filmed in a single long take, which was challenging for the crew and actors.
  • Actor Kathir, who played the lead, spent time living in a village to prepare for his role as a law student from a marginalized community.
  • The film's climax courtroom scene uses minimal dialogue, relying on powerful visuals to convey its message.
  • It was the debut production for director Pa. Ranjith's production company, Neelam Productions.
  • The movie's success led to discussions about caste in Tamil cinema and inspired other socially conscious films.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pariyerum Perumal

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