
Pariyerum Perumal(2018)
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
Where to watch:
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.3/10Rating
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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.





