
Paruthiveeran(2007)
Tamil160 mins
Paruthiveeran (2007) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by Ameer Sultan. Starring Karthi, Priyamani and Ponvannan. With an audience rating of 7.3/10, Paruthiveeran stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2007.
Director:Ameer Sultan
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 23 February 2007
- Director
- Ameer Sultan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A tough young man from a village falls in love with his kind-hearted cousin. His violent past and their families' fierce opposition create huge problems for them. Their struggle to be together seems almost impossible.
“Love defies a village and a violent heart.”
Film Details
7.3Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date23 February 2007
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMeri Awargi · Paruthi Veeran
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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KarthiParuthiveeran
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PriyamaniMuththazhagu
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PonvannanKazhuvathevan
→#4
SaravananChevvaazhai
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Ganja KaruppuDouglas
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Sampath RajMarudhu
→#7
Samuthirakani(Cameo appearance)
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VentakeshActor
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Ameer SultanDirector
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AmeerDirector
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RamjiCrew
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Sujatha SivakumarActor
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Yuvan Shankar RajaMusic Composer
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Paruthiveeran' is the name of a thorny plant native to Tamil Nadu, symbolizing the protagonist's rough exterior.
- Director Ameer insisted on using only natural lighting for the entire shoot to achieve a raw, authentic village look.
- Karthi Sivakumar made his acting debut with this film after working as an assistant director for several years.
- The village scenes were filmed in and around Madurai, using many local non-actors to add realism.
- Composer Yuvan Shankar Raja recorded the background score using live instruments in a single long session to maintain consistency.
- The film was a major critical success and won six Filmfare Awards, including Best Film and Best Director.
- Ameer spent months living in the village to understand the dialect and lifestyle before writing the script.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Paruthiveeran
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