Paramasivan(2006)
Paramasivan is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Ajith Kumar, Jayaram, Laila, and Prakash Raj. The story follows a death row convict who is recruited by a police officer to infiltrate a terrorist group. The narrative is loosely inspired by the 1998 Coimbatore bombings. The film explores themes of revenge, redemption, and sacrifice. It was released on January 14, 2006, during the Pongal festival. Paramasivan received mixed reviews from critics and had an average box office performance. The film is available on streaming platforms for Tamil cinema fans.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2006
- Director
- P. Vasu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 37m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A death row convict named Subramania is offered a deal by police officer Nandakumar. If he helps catch a group of terrorists, he will be set free. Subramania goes undercover as Siva and infiltrates the terrorist group. But he soon discovers that Nandakumar's motives are personal and driven by revenge.
“A convict's second chance at redemption”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Paramasivan
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Prakash Raj (41 films together), Prakash Raj & Kota Srinivasa Rao (24 films together), Vivek & Nassar (23 films together), Nassar & Kota Srinivasa Rao (21 films together), Nassar & Vidyasagar (16 films together), and Vivek & Vidyasagar (14 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Paramasivan' is a reference to a powerful form of the Hindu god Shiva, reflecting the protagonist's name and his formidable nature.
- Director P. Vasu and actor Vijayakanth had previously collaborated on the hit film 'Chatriyan' (1990), which also featured a strong police-centric storyline.
- A key action sequence in the film was shot at the Valluvar Kottam monument in Chennai, a popular landmark rarely used for such high-octane scenes.
- The movie's soundtrack, composed by Srikanth Deva, includes a song filmed in Thailand, which was an uncommon overseas location for Tamil films at the time.
- Actress Namitha, who played a supporting role, was primarily known for glamorous parts, but her character here had a more narrative-driven presence.
- The plot involves a fictional terrorist group called 'Dragon Force', a name created for the film to avoid referencing real-world organizations.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film performed well commercially, cementing Vijayakanth's image as an action hero in the mid-2000s.