Pallavan(2003)
Pallavan is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romance film directed and written by Padmamagan. The film stars Manoj K. Bharathi, Rathi, Shankar, Mukesh, and Shara. The story follows two brothers who fall in love with the same woman, leading to conflict and sacrifice. Set in a small Tamil town, the film explores themes of shyness, family loyalty, and unspoken love. The film is known for its emotional narrative and strong performances by the lead cast. It was released in 2003 in India.
Pallavan is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Airtel Xstream Play.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 28 February 2003
- Director
- Padmamagan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 19m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
Shankar loves Rathi but is too shy to tell her. His older brother Manoj falls for Rathi at first sight. Shankar must choose between his love and his brother's happiness.
“Love that dares not speak”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pallavan
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Vidyasagar (16 films together), Nassar & Mayilsamy (11 films together), Nassar & Madhan Bob (10 films together), Ilavarasu & Mayilsamy (8 films together), Vidyasagar & Mayilsamy (8 films together), and Nassar & Ilavarasu (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Padmamagan was a former assistant to director Mani Ratnam.
- Actor Dhanush, who played Pallavan, was already a rising star but this film came out the same year as his hit 'Kaadhal Kondein'.
- The movie features a cameo by comedian Vadivelu in a brief comedy track unrelated to the main plot.
- The soundtrack by Yuvan Shankar Raja included a remix of the old Ilaiyaraaja song 'Pallankuzhiyin' from the film 'Mella Thirandhathu Kadhavu'.
- The story involves a twin sister twist, a common trope in Tamil cinema of the era, but was an early 2000s take on it.
- Despite the star cast, the film had a very limited theatrical run and is not widely remembered today.
- The title 'Pallavan' refers to an ancient Tamil dynasty, but its direct connection to the modern-day college story is largely symbolic.