
Peranmai(2009)
Tamil160 mins
Peranmai (2009) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by S. P. Jananathan. Starring Jayam Ravi, Vasundhara Kashyap and Saranya Nag. With an audience rating of 6.7/10, Peranmai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2009.
Director:S. P. Jananathan
Mood:
inspiringsuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 16 October 2009
- Director
- S. P. Jananathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
A forest ranger from a tribal background is assigned to train five undisciplined female cadets. During a trip into the wilderness, they discover foreign soldiers planning to attack a satellite launch. The ranger and the cadets must work together to stop the mercenaries.
“A forest ranger. Five cadets. A deadly mission in the wild.”
Film Details
6.7Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date16 October 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPeraanmai · Kasam Hindustan Ki · Ranadheera
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
inspiringsuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivaljusticeidentitycorruption
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Peranmai' translates to 'virility' or 'masculinity' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's rugged, principled character.
- Director S. P. Jananathan was known for socially conscious themes, and this film subtly critiques environmental exploitation and neo-colonialism.
- Actress Kovai Sarala, primarily known for comedy roles, played a rare serious character as the stern college principal.
- The movie was shot extensively in the forested and hilly regions of Kodaikanal and Valparai to capture its adventure setting.
- It underperformed at the box office upon release but later gained appreciation for its unique blend of social message and action.
- The plot involving foreign mercenaries targeting a satellite launch was a relatively uncommon theme in Tamil cinema at the time.
- Actor Jayaprakash, who plays a key supporting role, is the real-life brother of popular Tamil comedian Vadivelu.







