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Pancharaaksharam(2019)

4.5/10
Tamil•152 mins•

Pancharaaksharam (2019) is a 152-minute Tamil film directed by Balaji Vairamuthu. The film features Gokul Anand, Madhu Shalini and Sana Althaf. With a rating of 4.5/10 and a hit verdict at the box office.

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Pancharaaksharam is streaming on ZEE5 and YuppTV since 27 December 2019.

Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
ZEE5, YuppTV
OTT Release Date
27 December 2019
Theatrical Release
27 December 2019
Director
Balaji Vairamuthu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 32m
Rating
4.5/10

Storyline

Five friends find a book that can predict the future. They read their own grim fortunes as a joke. Now they must try to change their fates and avoid the coming tragedies.

“A book foretells their fate. Can they change it?”

Film Details

4.5Rating
152Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date27 December 2019
Also Known AsPancharaksharam

Parental Guide

Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High

Where to Watch

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ZEE5Subscription
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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalfriendshipfatejustice
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Gokul AnandActor
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Madhu Shalini, Actor in Pancharaaksharam
Madhu ShaliniActress
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Sana Althaf, Actor in Pancharaaksharam
Sana AlthafActress
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Santhosh Prathap, Actor in Pancharaaksharam
Santhosh PrathapActor
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Ashwin JeromeSupporting Actor
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Jeeva RaviSupporting Actor
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SeemanSupporting Actor
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YuvaPhotographer
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Sundaramurthy KSMusic Director
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Balaji VairamuthuDirector
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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Pancharaaksharam' refers to the five sacred syllables in Hinduism, tying into the story's theme of fate and destiny.
  • Director Balaji Vairamuthu is the son of renowned Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu, making this his directorial debut.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, with key scenes filmed at the historic Madras Christian College.
  • It features a cameo appearance by veteran actor Delhi Ganesh in a pivotal role as a wise old man.
  • The plot's central 'book of doom' is inspired by concepts from Tamil folk beliefs about prophetic texts.
  • Despite being a thriller, the soundtrack includes a romantic song composed by Ghibran, known for his experimental scores.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and later gained more attention through streaming platforms.

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