Pallikoodam(2007)
Pallikoodam is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed and cinematographed by Thangar Bachan. The cast includes Sneha, Narain, Sriya Reddy, Seeman, and Thangar Bachan himself. The story follows a dilapidated school in a Cuddalore village that faces demolition by a landowner. Old students reunite to save the institution, revisiting their shared past across four time periods: 1978, 1983, 1991, and 2004. The film explores themes of friendship, first love, and the value of education. Thangar Bachan won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Director for his work. The music was composed by Bharadwaj. The film was released in 2007 to positive reviews for its emotional narrative.
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- Theatrical Release
- 10 August 2007
- Director
- Thangar Bachan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 34m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A school in a Tamil village is falling apart. The landowner wants to tear it down and sell the land. A group of old students, now adults with different lives, must come together to save it. But old wounds, lost love, and buried secrets threaten to tear them apart before they can rebuild.
“Some buildings hold more than memories”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pallikoodam
Cast reunions in this film: Sneha & Bharadwaj (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Pallikoodam' is a traditional Tamil word for school, chosen to evoke nostalgia.
- Director Thangar Bachan also composed the film's music, which included a hit song 'Kangal Irandal.'
- Actor Pasupathy's role was initially offered to another actor but he made it memorable with his performance.
- The school scenes were shot in a real, aging school in Tamil Nadu to add authenticity.
- The film subtly references the importance of Tamil language and education through its dialogues.
- It was produced on a modest budget and was praised for its heartfelt storytelling over glamour.
- The movie's climax involving saving the school resonated with real-life heritage conservation debates.