Pillai Paasam(1991)
Pillai Paasam is a 1991 Tamil-language family drama film directed by Cochin Haneefa. The lead cast includes Sivakumar, Ramki, and Rupini. The story centers on a poor farmer who sacrifices his freedom to save his son from a murder conviction. The film explores the conflict between legal justice and parental love in a traditional village setting. It was released to positive reviews and became a commercial success at the box office. The movie is remembered for its emotional depth and strong performances by the cast.
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- Theatrical Release
- 5 November 1991
- Director
- Cochin Haneefa
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A poor farmer's son kills a violent man while protecting a woman. The son is arrested and sentenced to prison. The father cannot bear to lose his child. He confesses to the crime himself and goes to jail, giving his son a second chance at life.
“A father's love knows no limits”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pillai Paasam
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Sivakumar (50 films together), Ramki & Ilayaraja (15 films together), Ilayaraja & Sumithra (13 films together), Ilayaraja & Rupini (12 films together), Sivakumar & Sumithra (10 films together), and Ilayaraja & Cochin Haneefa (6 films together).
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.