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Paruthiveeran(2007)

7.3/10
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

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Cast & Crew

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions