Pangali(1992)
Pangali is a 1992 Indian Tamil-language action comedy film directed by K. Subash. The film stars Sathyaraj in a dual role as Sakthivel and Durai, alongside Bhanupriya, Goundamani, and Manorama. The story follows Sakthivel, a kind young man who discovers his uncle Durai murdered his parents for wealth. The film is set in a rural Tamil village where a cruel landlord terrorizes the locals. It is notable for its blend of slapstick comedy from Goundamani and intense action sequences. The film received mixed reviews but was a commercial success at the box office. It is available for streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, Amazon Prime Video (Eros Now Channel)
- Theatrical Release
- 12 September 1992
- Director
- K. Subhash
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Rating
- 7.5/10
Storyline
A young man named Sakthivel lives a peaceful life unaware of his dark past. His greedy uncle Durai, who killed Sakthivel's parents, now rules the village as a tyrant. When Durai recognizes Sakthivel, he tries to destroy him to keep his secret safe. Sakthivel must fight for his love, his identity, and his life against the man who shares his blood.
“One face is love. One face is evil.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pangali
Cast reunions in this film: Goundamani & Ilayaraja (75 films together), Ilayaraja & Manorama (60 films together), Sathyaraj & Ilayaraja (53 films together), Ilayaraja & Vijayakumar (44 films together), Venniradai Moorthy & Ilayaraja (42 films together), and Goundamani & Manorama (40 films together).
Trivia
- The film was initially titled 'Sakthivel' but was changed to 'Pangali' before release.
- Director K. Subash was known for action films and this was his only collaboration with actor Vijayakanth.
- The movie's climax was shot in a specially constructed large mansion set to depict the villain's house.
- Comedian Goundamani had a significant role, with his comedy track written separately to balance the intense revenge plot.
- The film released during a crowded festival season and faced tough competition from other major star films.
- A real elephant was used in a key action sequence, which was a rare and expensive setup for a 1990s Tamil film.
- The background score by Ilaiyaraaja reused a theme from his earlier hit 'Nallavanukku Nallavan' (1984) for emotional scenes.