
Pithamagan(2003)
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.
Director:T. P. Gajendran
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
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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 →
Actor-Gomathi19 films →
Sakthi's Friend-Music Composer12 films →
Sakthi's Friend-Director6 films →
Director-Composer6 films →
Ganja Kuduki-Sakthi's Friend5 films →
Ganja Kuduki-Music Composer4 films →
Karuvayan-Director of Photography2 films →










