Pirivom Santhippom(2008)
Pirivom Santhippom is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Karu Palaniappan. The film stars Cheran and Sneha in lead roles, with Jayaram, Sriranjani, and Ganja Karuppu in supporting roles. Set in the Nagarathar community of Karaikudi, the story follows a newly married couple who move from a bustling joint family to a remote hill station. The wife, Visalakshi, develops severe depression due to isolation, forcing her husband to reconsider their living situation. The film is noted for its sensitive portrayal of mental health and its authentic depiction of Tamil joint family life. Sneha won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress for her performance. The film released on 15 January 2008 during the Pongal festival.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Eros Now
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2008
- Director
- Karu Pazhaniappan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
Visalakshi loves living with her husband's 30 relatives in Karaikudi. But when her husband Natesan gets transferred to a lonely hill station, she begins to fall apart. The silence and isolation push her into deep depression. Natesan must choose between his career and his wife's mental health.
“Sometimes love means letting go of privacy.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pirivom Santhippom
Cast reunions in this film: Sneha & Cheran (3 films together), Karu Pazhaniappan & Vidyasagar (3 films together), Ganja Karuppu & Vidyasagar (2 films together), Sneha & Lakshmy Ramakrishnan (2 films together), Sneha & Jayaram (2 films together), and Cheran & Lakshmy Ramakrishnan (2 films together).
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.