Palli Paruvathile(2017)
Tamil6542 mins
A school student loves his classmate, who also harbours feelings for him. But when her rich, powerful family questions her, she lies that she isn't love with him, and this plays havoc on the boy's family.
Director:Vasu Baskar
Mood:
emotionaldarkuplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 15 December 2017
- Director
- Vasu Baskar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 109h 2m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A schoolboy falls for a classmate who likes him back. When her wealthy family confronts her, she denies having feelings for him. This lie causes serious problems for the boy's family.
“When love is denied, families unravel.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
6542Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 December 2017
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkuplifting
Themes
lovefamilycorruptionjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum' but was changed to 'Palli Paruvathile' before release.
- Director Vasudev Baskar is also a popular television anchor, known for hosting shows like 'Koffee with DD'.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Pollachi, giving it a distinct rural Tamil Nadu backdrop.
- It marked the acting debut of actress Shivani Narayanan, who was introduced through this film.
- The soundtrack was composed by Sam C.S., who is better known for his background scores in big-budget films like 'Vikram Vedha'.
- Despite being a romance drama, the film faced delays in release and had a limited theatrical run.
- A key subplot involves the impact of a lie on a teacher's family, highlighting societal pressures in small towns.
