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Panchamirtham(2008)

6.5/10
Tamil mins

Panchamirtham (2008) is a Tamil film directed by Raju Eswaran. Starring Saranya Mohan, Prakash Raj and Nassar. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Panchamirtham stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2008.

Director:Raju Eswaran
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
25 December 2008
Director
Raju Eswaran
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Based on Hindu myths, a cursed man named Mareecha is freed when a woman named Sita falls on his rock form. He vows to protect her. Sita works for a wealthy man and angers his greedy relatives by stopping them from stealing, so they hire a killer to get rid of her.

A cursed rock awakens to protect a modern Sita.

Film Details

6.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date25 December 2008

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyjusticefriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Panchamirtham' refers to a traditional sweet offering in Hindu temples, tying to its mythological theme.
  • Director Raju Easwaran was primarily known for television serials before making this rare feature film.
  • Actor Livingston, who played a key role, was also a popular comedian in Tamil cinema during the 2000s.
  • The story blends ancient curses with a modern setting, a less common approach in Tamil fantasy films of that era.
  • It had a limited theatrical release and is seldom discussed compared to other Tamil fantasy comedies from the same period.
  • The plot incorporates elements from the Ramayana, like Mareecha turning into a rock, but places them in contemporary times.
  • The film's synopsis mentions a character who butchers goats, reflecting rural occupations rarely highlighted in mainstream Tamil cinema then.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Panchamirtham

Frequently Asked Questions