Periyanna(1999)
Tamil148 mins
Periyanna (1999) is a 148-minute Tamil film directed by S. A. Chandrasekhar. Starring Meena, Suriya and Vijayakanth. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Periyanna stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1999.
Director:S. A. Chandrasekhar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 1999
- Director
- S. A. Chandrasekhar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 28m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
A man is imprisoned after taking revenge on his family's killers. While in jail, he teaches music to a young woman, and they later run away together. After moving to a new village, they see a murder take place.
“A fugitive's past follows him to a new life.”
Film Details
4.8Rating
148Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 April 1999
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleபெரியண்ணா
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengefamilyjusticelove
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.8/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Periyanna' but was later released as 'Periyanna' without any major title changes, which is uncommon for director S. A. Chandrasekhar's films of that era.
- This movie marked one of Suriya's early roles before he became a major star, and he played a character with a significant emotional range involving revenge and mentorship.
- The music was composed by Deva, who was known for his folk and melody-driven scores in the 1990s, but the soundtrack did not achieve the same popularity as his other hits.
- A subplot involving the young girl learning music and eloping was seen as a departure from typical revenge dramas, adding a romantic and dramatic layer to the story.
- The film's village setting and murder witness plot were reminiscent of rural Tamil cinema tropes popular in the late 1990s, yet it did not perform well commercially.
- Director S. A. Chandrasekhar often worked with his son Vijay in later years, but 'Periyanna' featured Suriya, highlighting the director's early collaborations with emerging actors.
- The synopsis suggests a blend of revenge and social drama, but the film is less remembered compared to other Suriya films from the same period like 'Nerukku Ner'.
Notable Collaborations
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