Peranmai(2009)
Peranmai is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language action-adventure film directed by S. P. Jhananathan. The film stars Jayam Ravi as Dhuruvan, a forest ranger, alongside Saranya Nag, Vasundhara Kashyap, and Dhansika. The story follows Dhuruvan and five NCC cadets who stumble upon a terrorist group planning to sabotage a rocket launch. The film is notable for its realistic portrayal of guerrilla warfare tactics and its emphasis on female empowerment. It received positive reviews for its action sequences and social message. Peranmai was released in theaters on May 1, 2009.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 16 October 2009
- Director
- S. P. Jananathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
A forest ranger named Dhuruvan takes five college girls on a survival trek. They discover a terrorist camp planning to destroy a rocket launch. With no weapons and no backup, Dhuruvan must teach the girls to fight using only the forest. Their courage and teamwork become their only hope.
“Courage has no gender”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Peranmai
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Vidyasagar (16 films together), Vadivelu & Urvashi (4 films together), Jayam Ravi & Vadivelu (3 films together), Jayam Ravi & Ponvannan (3 films together), Vadivelu & Ponvannan (3 films together), and Urvashi & Vidyasagar (2 films together).
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.