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Pillai Paasam(1991)

6.5/10
Tamil149 mins

Pillai Paasam (1991) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by Cochin Haneefa. Starring A. Vincent, Ilaiyaraaja and Murasoli Selvam. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Pillai Paasam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1991.

Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
5 November 1991
Director
Cochin Haneefa
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 29m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A family's love faces the ultimate test.

Film Details

6.5Rating
149Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date5 November 1991
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
familylovefriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • This was the only Tamil film directed by Malayalam filmmaker Cochin Haneefa.
  • The film's music was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, but the songs were not released as a separate audio cassette.
  • Actor Sathyaraj played a dual role, portraying both a father and his look-alike.
  • A popular comedy scene involving a 'thirsty ghost' became a major talking point for audiences.
  • The film was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including the then-newly built Anna Flyover.
  • It was produced by Sathya Jothi Films, which also backed several other family dramas in the early 90s.
  • Despite being a family entertainer, the film had a delayed release in some overseas markets.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pillai Paasam

Frequently Asked Questions