Piragu(2007)
Piragu (transl. Then) is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language crime drama film directed by N. Jeeva. The film stars Hamsavardhan, Keerthi Chawla, and Sunitha Varma in lead roles. The story follows a young man whose life unravels after he commits a violent crime in a small Tamil village. It explores his internal struggle with guilt and the social consequences of his actions. The film is noted for its raw, realistic tone and emotional depth. It received praise for its honest storytelling and strong performances. Piragu was released in 2007 and remains a notable entry in Tamil crime drama cinema.
Quick Facts
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- Sun NXT
- Theatrical Release
- 21 September 2007
- Director
- Jeeva
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 7.2/10
Storyline
A young man in a Tamil village makes a terrible mistake that leads to a violent crime. He must face the guilt, the judgment of his community, and the loss of the woman he loves. Can he find redemption before his life falls apart completely?
“One mistake. A lifetime of regret.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Piragu
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Srikanth Deva (5 films together), Vadivelu & Jeeva (4 films together), Vadivelu & Sabitha Anand (3 films together), and Vadivelu & Malaysia Vasudevan (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Piragu' means 'Then' in English, but it was also released in Telugu as 'Naa Manasukemayindi'.
- Director N. Jeeva was primarily known as a cinematographer; this was one of his few directorial ventures.
- The movie features a cameo by veteran actor Vadivelu in a supporting role, which was a departure from his usual comedic parts.
- The musical score was by Srikanth Deva, son of famous composer Deva, continuing a family legacy in Tamil film music.
- It was produced by the same producers behind the successful 'Chennai 600028', but did not achieve similar box office success.
- Actress Keerthi Chawla, a former Miss India finalist, made her Tamil debut with this film.
- The film's release date, September 21, 2007, coincided with a crowded period for Tamil cinema that year.