
Periya Idathu Maapillai(1997)
Tamil150 mins
Periya Idathu Maapillai (1997) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Guru Dhanapal. Starring Devayani, Mantra and Jayaram.
Director:Guru Dhanapal
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 August 1997
- Director
- Guru Dhanapal
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m 0
Storyline
A poor graduate named Gopalakrishnan becomes a driver for two wealthy brothers to support his family. Both brothers' daughters fall in love with him. The story revolves around the complications that follow.
“A driver caught between two sisters' hearts.”
Film Details
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150Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date22 August 1997
Parental Guide
Violence
Mild
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyclassromance
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film's title is a playful nod to a famous Tamil proverb about a 'big brother's son-in-law', hinting at the family dynamics.
- Director Guru Dhanapal was primarily known as a successful film distributor before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- This was one of the few Tamil films where popular Malayalam actor Jayaram played the lead role, capitalizing on his pan-South Indian appeal.
- The comedy track featuring actors like Vivek and Cochin Haneefa was added to balance the family drama and romance in the plot.
- The film's soundtrack, composed by Deva, featured a hit romantic duet 'Kannukkul Nooru' that remained popular for years.
- It was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using bungalows and office sets to establish the wealthy family's setting.
- The movie performed moderately at the box office but found a longer life through television reruns in the late 1990s and 2000s.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Periya Idathu Maapillai
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