Pattukottai Periyappa(1994)
Pattukottai Periyappa is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Visu. The film stars Lakshmi, Anand Babu, Mohini, and Visu in lead roles. The story follows a wise uncle who tries to reunite two feuding families after their children's wedding is cancelled due to a rivalry between two proud women. The film is noted for its lighthearted tone, strong performances, and Visu's signature blend of social commentary with humour. It was released on 23 September 1994 and received positive reviews for its engaging narrative and comic timing.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play, Watcho, YouTube, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 23 September 1994
- Director
- Visu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 24m 0
Storyline
A rich woman and a proud woman hate each other. Their fight cancels the wedding of their children. A clever uncle named Pattukottai Periyappa uses tricks to bring peace and make the wedding happen.
“One uncle, two rivals, one wedding”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pattukottai Periyappa
Cast reunions in this film: Vivek & Deva (29 films together), Delhi Ganesh & Deva (21 films together), Chinni Jayanth & Deva (15 films together), Vivek & Delhi Ganesh (11 films together), Visu & Delhi Ganesh (11 films together), and Chinni Jayanth & S. S. Chandran (11 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Visu also wrote the story, which was based on one of his own successful stage plays.
- This was one of the few films where actor Sivakumar played a supporting role as the kind uncle, rather than the lead.
- The movie's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but it did not have as many songs as was typical for films of that era.
- A key plot point involves a stopped wedding, a dramatic theme commonly used in Visu's family-centric screenplays.
- The film was released during a period when director Visu was known for making movies with strong social messages.
- Actress Sukanya, who played the female lead, was a popular star in Tamil and Telugu cinema at the time.