Parasuram(2003)
Parasuram is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Arjun Sarja. The film stars Arjun Sarja as ACP Parasuram, alongside Abbas, Kiran Rathod, and Gayathri Raguram. The story follows a patriotic police officer who uncovers a terror network that recruits unemployed youth and sends them to Pakistan for training. The network is led by a mysterious figure named Akash, whose identity remains hidden for most of the film. The film features music composed by A. R. Rahman and background score by Pravin Mani. It received mixed reviews, with critics praising the patriotic theme but criticizing the incoherent script and excessive violence. The film was dubbed in Telugu as Police Karthavyam in June 2003.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 May 2003
- Director
- Arjun
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
ACP Parasuram, a tough and patriotic police officer, investigates a series of missing youth cases. He discovers that a secret terror network is recruiting young men and training them as suicide bombers. The network is led by a mysterious villain named Akash. Parasuram must stop the next attack before the city is destroyed.
“One man against a shadow enemy”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Parasuram
Cast reunions in this film: Arjun & Goundamani (11 films together), Goundamani & A. R. Rahman (6 films together), Arjun & A. R. Rahman (4 films together), Abbas & A. R. Rahman (4 films together), and Kiran Rathod & A. R. Rahman (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Parasuram' is the name of a fierce warrior-sage in Hindu mythology, matching the protagonist's aggressive approach.
- Director Arjun Sarja also played the lead role, continuing his trend of acting in his own directorial projects during that period.
- The movie was shot in just 45 days, a notably short schedule for an action film in the early 2000s.
- It features a cameo by actor-director R. Parthiban in a supporting role as a police officer.
- The soundtrack by composer Deva includes a song filmed in Thailand, which was a popular foreign location for Tamil films then.
- This was one of the earlier Tamil films to center its plot entirely on the theme of suicide bombing and youth radicalization.
- Despite its action genre, the film had a limited theatrical release compared to other Arjun Sarja movies of the time.