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Periya Thambi(1997)

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Tamil150 mins

Periya Thambi (1997) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Chithra Lakshmanan. Starring Prabhu, Nagma and Goundamani.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 January 1997
Director
Chithra Lakshmanan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
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Storyline

Siva lives with his father and sister. When his sister gets engaged, he discovers his father has cut ties with their family back in their home village. Siva travels there, faces conflict from his uncle, but falls for his cousin Selvi, leading to a story of reconciliation and love.

A family feud. A forbidden love. Can one man unite them all?

Film Details

0.0Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 January 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPeriyathambi

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyloveidentityreconciliation
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director Chitra Lakshmanan was primarily known as a comedian and this was his directorial debut.
  • The song 'Kadhal Vandhuchu' was shot in Ooty and became a popular romantic number of the year.
  • Actor Napoleon, who played the stern uncle, was often cast as a villain but this role had a strong emotional family conflict.
  • The movie's plot revolves around the Tamil cultural concept of 'sondham' or familial estrangement, a common theme in 90s dramas.
  • Actress Roja, who played Selvi, was a major star at the time but this film was a more family-oriented role for her.
  • The film's release coincided with a period where village-based family dramas were very popular in Tamil cinema.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Periya Thambi

Azhagu Sundaram-Music Composer33 films
Music Composer-Sankarapandian29 films
Azhagu Sundaram-Sankarapandian26 films
Actor-Azhagu Sundaram18 films
Actor-Sankarapandian15 films
Sundarapandian, Siva's father-Music Composer15 films
Actor-Composer14 films
Director of Photography-Music Composer7 films
Director of Photography-Sundarapandian, Siva's father6 films
Actor-Director of Photography5 films
Azhagu Sundaram-Rathnam5 films
Music Composer-Rathnam5 films
Director of Photography-Rathnam4 films
Director of Photography-Sankarapandian4 films
Sundarapandian, Siva's father-Sankarapandian4 films
Azhagu Sundaram-Actor4 films
Sundarapandian, Siva's father-Rathnam3 films
Actor-Composer3 films
Rathnam-Sankarapandian2 films

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