Periya Marudhu(1994)
Periya Marudhu is a 1994 Indian Tamil-language action film directed by N. K. Viswanathan. The film stars Vijayakanth, Ranjitha, and Pragathi in lead roles. The story follows Periya Marudhu, an orphan who becomes a violent henchman for a cruel land grabber named Sivasankaran. After his relative Kaveri tries to reform him, Sivasankaran murders her, triggering Periya Marudhu's revenge and transformation into a good man. The film features a soundtrack composed by Ilaiyaraaja. It received mixed reviews upon release, with critics praising the music but criticizing the screenplay. The film was released on 2 November 1994.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 2 November 1994
- Director
- N. K. Viswanathan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Periya Marudhu is a loyal henchman for the evil land grabber Sivasankaran. When his relative Kaveri comes to live with him, she tries to turn him away from violence. Sivasankaran kills Kaveri to keep control over Periya Marudhu. Now Periya Marudhu must choose between revenge and becoming the good man Kaveri believed he could be.
“Love can change even the hardest heart”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Periya Marudhu
Cast reunions in this film: Senthil & Goundamani (80 films together), Goundamani & Ilayaraja (75 films together), Senthil & Ilayaraja (72 films together), Vijayakanth & Ilayaraja (50 films together), Senthil & Vijayakanth (28 films together), and Ilayaraja & M. N. Nambiar (25 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director, N. K. Vishwanathan, was primarily known for his work as a cinematographer on many Tamil films before directing this movie.
- Actor Napoleon, who plays the lead role, was a popular figure in Tamil politics and served as a Member of Parliament around the time of this film's release.
- The movie features actress Roja, who was one of the most sought-after heroines in Tamil and Telugu cinema during the early 1990s.
- The soundtrack was composed by Deva, a prolific music director known for incorporating folk rhythms, which is evident in this film's songs.
- The story is set in a rural backdrop, a common setting for many Tamil action-dramas of the era, highlighting village dynamics and loyalty.
- This film was released during a period when Tamil cinema frequently featured themes of brotherhood and sacrifice, which are central to this plot.
- Periya Marudhu did not achieve major commercial success but is remembered as a typical example of the mass hero films popular in the mid-90s.