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Peranmai(2009)

6.7/10
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.

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

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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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Peranmai

Soosai-Music Composer16 films
Actor-S. Ganapathiram3 films
Soosai-S. Ganapathiram3 films
Victoria-Music Composer2 films
Music Composer-S. Ganapathiram2 films

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