Panchamirtham(2008)
Panchamirtham is a 2008 Tamil-language fantasy comedy film written and directed by Raju Eswaran. The cast includes Jayaram, Prakash Raj, Raju Eswaran, Nassar in a dual role, Aravind Akash, Saranya Mohan, and Samiksha. The story begins in the Ramayana era with the demon Mareesan being forced to become a golden deer by Ravanan. After being shot by Rama, Mareesan turns into a rock and remains dormant for centuries. In modern times, the rock is disturbed when a woman named Seetha falls onto it, breaking the curse. The film then follows Mareesan and his old enemy Idumban as they become involved in a property dispute in a tea estate. The movie is a slapstick comedy with a mythological twist, praised for its humour and family-friendly tone. It was produced by Abirami Ramanathan and released on 25 December 2008.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 25 December 2008
- Director
- Raju Eswaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A demon from the Ramayana is cursed to become a rock for thousands of years. When a modern-day woman named Seetha falls onto the rock, the demon wakes up. He must protect her from greedy relatives while also facing his old enemy, who has returned in a fisherman's body.
“A demon's second chance at love”
Film Details
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Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Panchamirtham
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Prakash Raj (41 films together), Nassar & Jayaram (9 films together), and Prakash Raj & Jayaram (9 films together).
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.