Perarasu(2006)
Perarasu (2006) is a Tamil-language vigilante action film directed by Udhayan in his directorial debut. The film stars Vijayakanth in a dual role as twin brothers, alongside Debina Bonnerjee, Prakash Raj, Sarath Babu, Anandaraj, and Pandiarajan. The story follows CBI officer Kasi Viswanathan, who investigates a judge's disappearance and uncovers a web of corruption led by minister Ilakkiyan. He later discovers his twin brother Perarasu is secretly killing the corrupt officials to avenge their father's murder. The film is known for its fast-paced narrative, action sequences, and emotional family drama. It received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Perarasu was released on 14 September 2006.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play, JioTV, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 14 September 2006
- Director
- Udhayan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
A CBI officer investigates a missing judge and uncovers a corrupt minister's criminal empire. But when the minister's allies start getting murdered by a mysterious lookalike, the officer becomes the prime suspect. He must clear his name and stop the killer before it is too late.
“Two brothers. One destiny. One sacrifice.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Perarasu
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Prakash Raj (41 films together), Mansoor Ali Khan & Anandaraj (12 films together), Mansoor Ali Khan & Vijayakanth (10 films together), Anandaraj & Vijayakanth (9 films together), Nassar & Anandaraj (8 films together), and Nassar & Vijayakanth (8 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director S. B. Ramadoss is better known as Perarasu, which is also the movie's title.
- Actor Vijayakanth, who plays the lead, was also a prominent political party leader during the film's release.
- The movie faced some controversy for its portrayal of police corruption shortly after its release.
- A key action sequence was filmed at the abandoned Veeranam Lake project site to create a gritty atmosphere.
- The soundtrack by Srikanth Deva includes a folk-inspired song that became popular in rural areas.
- This was one of the last major action films Vijayakanth starred in before focusing more on his political career.
- The film's climax, involving a dramatic confrontation, was shot over 15 nights at a specially constructed set.