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Periya Idathu Maapillai(1997)

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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
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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.

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