Pathavippiramaanam(1994)
'Pathavippiramaanam' (1994) is a Tamil-language political satire film directed by K. R. Udayasankar. It stars Vijayakanth, Vineetha, and Keerthana in lead roles. The story follows Siva, a convict who escapes prison to kidnap the corrupt politician R. K. on the day of his Chief Minister oath ceremony. The film uses a live television broadcast as a device to expose political corruption. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its fast pace but criticism for its familiar plot. The film was a box office failure. It was released on 10 June 1994.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 June 1994
- Director
- Uday Shankar
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 4.6/10
Storyline
A convict named Siva escapes from jail. He kidnaps a powerful politician named R. K. on the day R. K. is to become Chief Minister. Siva takes him to a TV station and forces him to face the nation. The whole state watches as Siva reveals the truth about R. K.'s crimes.
“One man. One camera. One truth.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pathavippiramaanam
Cast reunions in this film: Vijayakanth & Deva (16 films together), Deva & Vineetha (6 films together), and Deva & Keerthana (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Udayasankar was primarily known as a cinematographer, and this was one of his rare directorial ventures.
- The movie was released in the same year as the blockbuster 'Kadhalan', facing tough competition at the box office.
- Actor Vijayakumar, who plays the politician R.K., was often cast in authoritative roles during this period in Tamil cinema.
- The plot revolves around a live television confession, a narrative device that was less common in mid-90s Tamil films.
- The film's title 'Pathavi Pramanam' translates to 'Earthly Evidence' in English.
- It is reported that some scenes were shot in a real television studio to add authenticity to the broadcast sequences.
- The movie is not widely available on modern streaming platforms, making it a lesser-seen film from the era.