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Pettredutha Pillai(1993)

Tamil minstheatrical

Pettredutha Pillai is a 1993 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Poornachandran. The film stars Saravanan and Chithra in lead roles, with Silambarasan and Kuralarasan playing the younger and older versions of the son Kumaran. The story follows a father who adopts a child and hides the truth, leading to a painful family crisis when the secret is exposed. The film features music and lyrics by T. Rajendar, who also wrote the story. Critics noted the film's melodramatic tone and over-the-top performances. It was released on April 10, 1993, and remains a notable entry in Tamil family drama cinema.

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
10 April 1993
Director
Poorna Chandran
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A loving father raises his adopted son as his own, hiding the truth for years. When a jealous villager reveals the secret, the son runs away to find his biological father. He discovers that his real father is a cruel criminal, and must decide where true family lies.

Blood is not the only bond

Film Details

Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date10 April 1993
Release Typetheatrical

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Pettredutha Pillai

Cast reunions in this film: Ponnambalam & Sithara (2 films together), and Saravanan & Rohini (2 films together).

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