
Pirivom Santhippom(2008)
Tamil150 mins
Pirivom Santhippom (2008) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Karu Pazhaniappan. Starring Cheran, Sneha and M. S. Prabhu. With an audience rating of 7.2/10, Pirivom Santhippom stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2008.
Director:Karu Pazhaniappan
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2008
- Director
- Karu Pazhaniappan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
A young couple navigates life within a traditional joint family in the Chettiar community of Karaikudi. The story focuses on the wife's experiences and challenges in this setting.
“A family divided, a love that must reunite them.”
Film Details
7.2Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 January 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film is set in the Nattukottai Nagarathar Chettiar community, known for their palatial homes in Chettinad.
- Director Karu Pazhaniappan also wrote the story, drawing from observations of joint family dynamics.
- Sneha's performance earned her the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress that year.
- Much of the film was shot on location in Karaikudi to capture authentic Chettinad architecture.
- The title translates to 'We'll separate, We'll reunite,' reflecting the film's central marital conflict.
- It was released during the Pongal festival season, a common strategy for family-oriented Tamil films.
- The film is noted for its detailed portrayal of traditional Chettiar customs and attire.






