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Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi(2006)

8.3/10
Tamil142 mins

Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi (2006) is a 142-minute Tamil film directed by Chimbu Deven. Starring Monika, Tejashree and Vadivelu. With an audience rating of 8.3/10, Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2006.

Director:Chimbu Deven
Mood:
funnysatiricaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
8 July 2006
Director
Chimbu Deven
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 22m
GudVibe Rating
8.3/10

Storyline

In the late 1700s, twin brothers are separated at birth. The foolish older brother becomes a puppet ruler for his scheming uncle. Meanwhile, the wise younger brother grows up to be a patriot, determined to save his homeland and his sibling.

A foolish king. A clever twin. A kingdom to save.

Film Details

8.3Rating
142Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date8 July 2006

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysatiricaluplifting
Themes
corruptionidentityfamilyjustice
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor5
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title is a parody of the 2005 Tamil film 'Imsai Arasan 23rd Pulikecei', swapping the real number '23rd' for the Tamil word for '23rd' ('23am') to enhance the absurdity.
  • Director Chimbu Deven, known for serious films, made his directorial debut with this comedy, which was a deliberate and surprising career shift.
  • The fictional kingdom's name 'Ukkraputhan' is a playful, nonsensical Tamil word, fitting the film's satirical tone of mocking historical and political tropes.
  • Actor Vadivelu, who plays the dual lead roles, reportedly studied the body language and speech patterns of specific politicians for the foolish Pulikesi character.
  • The film was shot extensively at the AVM Studios in Chennai, using sets and costumes designed to mimic and mock the aesthetics of big-budget historical dramas.
  • Despite being a satire, the film was a major commercial success, running for over 100 days in many theaters across Tamil Nadu.
  • The movie includes subtle parodies of specific scenes and dialogue from popular Tamil films of the 1990s and early 2000s, which were recognized by fans.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Imsai Arasan 23m Pulikesi

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