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Periyar(2007)

7.5/10
Tamil145 mins

Periyar (2007) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Gnana Rajasekaran. Starring M. R. R. Vasu, Kaikala Satyanarayana and Vijay Adhiraj. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Periyar stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2007.

Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
4 May 2007
Director
Gnana Rajasekaran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A man joins India's fight for freedom after seeing the unfairness of the caste system. He later starts a separate movement to fight for the rights of Tamil people.

A man's fight for freedom, first for India, then for his people.

Film Details

7.5Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date4 May 2007
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
justiceidentitycorruptionsurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in over 100 locations across Tamil Nadu to authentically recreate the historical period.
  • Director Gnana Rajasekaran is known for biographical films, having also directed ones on Subramania Bharati and Bharathidasan.
  • Actor Sathyaraj, who played Periyar, reportedly studied many hours of archival footage to mimic his speech and mannerisms.
  • The movie's release was delayed due to controversies and debates about its portrayal of Periyar's ideologies.
  • It features a cameo by director K. Balachander as Rajaji, a significant political figure of the era.
  • The film did not perform well commercially, as it was seen more as an educational historical drama than mainstream entertainment.
  • Some dialogues in the film were directly adapted from Periyar's original speeches and writings for accuracy.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Periyar

Frequently Asked Questions