
Pistha(1997)
Tamil174 mins
Pistha (1997) is a 174-minute Tamil film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. Starring Mouli, Nagma and Karthik Muthuraman.
Director:K. S. Ravikumar
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 9 May 1997
- Director
- K. S. Ravikumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 54m 0
Storyline
A wealthy but arrogant woman marries a man to claim her inheritance. Her life takes a turn when she discovers her new husband is a former convict.
“A marriage of convenience hides a dangerous past.”
Film Details
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174Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date9 May 1997
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsFarishtey · Pista
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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MouliActor
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NagmaVennila
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#4K
Karthik MuthuramanActor
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SindhuActor
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Balu AnandActor
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JayashreeActor
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KarthikManikandan
→#8V
Vasu VikramActor
→#9
ManivannanActor
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Mansoor Ali KhanActor
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K. S. RavikumarDirector
→#12
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Ashok RajanCrew
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S. A. RajkumarMusic Composer
→#14
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S A RajkumarMusic
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Pyramid NatarajanCrew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Pistha' is a Tamil slang word for a naive or gullible person, which reflects the character played by Karthik.
- This was one of the few films where actor Karthik and director K.S. Ravikumar collaborated, as Ravikumar usually worked more frequently with other leading stars.
- Actress Roja, who played Vennila, was a popular heroine in Telugu cinema and this film was part of her successful run in Tamil films during the mid-90s.
- The comedy track featuring Vadivelu and 'Charlie' Chaplin was noted for its timing and became a highlight for audiences.
- The film's soundtrack by Deva was a commercial success, with the song 'Kadhal Vanthu' remaining popular for its melody.
- A subplot involving the grandfather's will and property conditions was a common trope in 90s Tamil cinema used to drive the story.
- The movie's climax, set in a village, was shot in typical rural Tamil Nadu locations common for films of that era.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Pistha
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