Pannam Pathinonnum Seyum (2017)
Pannam Pathinonnum Seyum is a 2017 Tamil drama film directed by Jaya Krishnan. It stars Bharani, Alisha Khan, and Yog Japee in lead roles. The story follows Azhagu, an orphaned maintenance worker who befriends Sophie, a woman trapped in an abusive marriage with a dangerous criminal named Gaja. The film explores themes of loneliness, domestic abuse, and the redemptive power of kindness. It is a low-budget independent production with a focus on character-driven storytelling. The film was released in 2017 and is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 25 August 2017
- Director
- Jaya Krishnan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Rating
- 5.8/10
Storyline
Azhagu is a lonely orphan who works as a maintenance man. He meets Sophie, a kind woman, and they become friends. But Sophie is married to Gaja, a violent criminal. Gaja sees Azhagu as a threat and will do anything to destroy their bond. Azhagu must find the courage to protect Sophie and himself.
“Kindness is not a crime.”
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Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'Doing Ten Rupees Work', hinting at its themes of small-time crime and survival.
- Director Jayakrishnan also wrote the story, drawing from real-life observations of petty criminals in Chennai.
- Actor Bharani, known for comedic roles, took on a rare serious lead part as a desperate man in this film.
- The movie was shot on a very low budget, primarily using locations in the suburbs of Chennai for authenticity.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Karate Raja, who is better known for his work in B-movie action films.
- The film's sparse musical score was composed by newcomer Sathish, using minimal instruments to match the gritty tone.
- Despite its crime drama genre, the story focuses more on the characters' personal struggles than on action sequences.