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Pithamagan(2003)

7.8/10
Tamil158 mins

Pithamagan (2003) is a 158-minute Tamil film directed by T. P. Gajendran. Starring Suriya, Laila and Sangeetha. With an audience rating of 7.8/10, Pithamagan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2003.

Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
24 October 2003
Director
T. P. Gajendran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 38m
GudVibe Rating
7.8/10

Storyline

A lonely orphan grows up in a cemetery, completely cut off from the world. When he finally leaves, his encounters with other people awaken feelings he never knew he had.

A man without feelings discovers his first friend.

Film Details

7.8Rating
158Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date24 October 2003
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleபிதாமகன்
Also Known AsSivaputhrudu · Pitha magan

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalidentityfriendshipcorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Pithamagan' translates to 'son of a graveyard', directly reflecting the protagonist's upbringing.
  • Vikram, who played the lead, reportedly lived in isolation for days to get into his character's mindset.
  • The movie was shot in real cemeteries and remote villages to create an authentic, gritty atmosphere.
  • Surya's role as a small-time drug dealer was a last-minute casting decision and became a fan favorite.
  • It was one of the few Tamil films at the time to win both National Awards for Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor.
  • The director Bala is known for dark themes, and this was his first film to become a commercial success.
  • A.R. Rahman composed the background score but could not work on the songs due to scheduling conflicts.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pithamagan

Sakthi's Friend-Prison Warden28 films
Sakthi's Friend-Music Composer12 films
Karuvayan-Sakthi's Friend9 films
Sakthi's Friend-Director6 films
Karuvayan-Actor5 films
Karuvayan-Prison Warden5 films
Ganja Kuduki-Sakthi's Friend5 films
Director-Composer4 films
Ganja Kuduki-Music Composer4 films
Actor-Sakthi's Friend4 films
Karuvayan-Music Composer3 films
Director-Actor2 films
Director-Prison Warden2 films
Karuvayan-Director of Photography2 films
Sakthi's Friend-Actor2 films

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