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Paarthale Paravasam(2001)

4.0/10
Tamil146 mins

Paarthale Paravasam (2001) is a 146-minute Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. Starring R. Madhavan, Simran and Sneha. With an audience rating of 4.0/10, Paarthale Paravasam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2001.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
14 November 2001
Director
K. Balachander
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 26m
GudVibe Rating
4.0/10

Storyline

A doctor becomes a popular celebrity after appearing in a film and gets married. However, his hidden past is revealed right after the wedding, creating serious problems. These complications push the new couple toward divorce.

A movie star's secret past threatens his new marriage.

Film Details

4.0Rating
146Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 November 2001
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleபார்த்தாலே பரவசம்

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
familyidentitylovecorruption
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the only film directed by K. Balachander where his son Kailasam served as the cinematographer.
  • The movie's title is taken from a famous Tamil poem by Subramania Bharati, which is recited in the film.
  • Actress Simran, who played the female lead, was reportedly shooting for this film and 'Kandukondain Kandukondain' simultaneously.
  • The film was a major box office failure, which deeply affected director K. Balachander emotionally.
  • It features a cameo appearance by popular comedian Vivekh in a supporting role as a friend.
  • The soundtrack by A.R. Rahman includes a rare 'karaoke' version of a song released on the album.
  • This was one of the early films for actor Prashanth after a series of hits in the 1990s.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Paarthale Paravasam

Dr. Putham-Nellai Amaran23 films
Nellai Amaran-Music Composer9 films
Nellai Amaran-Original Music Composer9 films
Dr. Putham-Actor8 films
Dr. Putham-Music Composer8 films
Dr. Putham-Original Music Composer8 films
Nellai Amaran-Actor8 films
Mudaliar-Original Music Composer5 films
Actor-Original Music Composer5 films
Actor-Nellai Amaran4 films
Director of Photography-Nellai Amaran4 films
Actor-Original Music Composer4 films
Dr. Putham-Director of Photography3 films
Mudaliar-Director of Photography3 films

Frequently Asked Questions