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Putham Pudhu Payanam(1991)

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Tamil130 mins

Putham Pudhu Payanam (1991) is a 130-minute Tamil film directed by K. S. Ravikumar. Starring Nagesh, Chinni Jayanth and Vivek.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
22 November 1991
Director
K. S. Ravikumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 10m
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Storyline

Three young men in a hospital become friends with a wealthy patient. Learning they all have terminal cancer, they leave the hospital to travel together. Their journey leads them to a village terrorized by a man named Sivalingam.

Four friends, one final journey.

Film Details

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130Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date22 November 1991
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
friendshipsurvivalfamilyjustice
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • This was the first film directed by K.S. Ravikumar, who later became famous for blockbusters like 'Padayappa' and 'Muthu'.
  • The film's plot about terminally ill friends on a final journey is similar to the 1990 Malayalam film 'Mazhavilkavadi', which also starred Mohanlal.
  • Actor Vivek, known for his comedy, played a serious and emotional role in this film, which was a departure from his usual style at the time.
  • The movie was not a major commercial success, but it is remembered for its poignant theme and strong performances by the ensemble cast.
  • The village antagonist named Sivalingam was a character type that director K.S. Ravikumar would later use more comically in films like 'Panchathanthiram'.
  • The soundtrack by composer Ilaiyaraaja included a popular melancholic song 'Malargalil Adum', sung by S. Janaki.
  • The film's title translates to 'A New Fresh Journey', reflecting the characters' decision to seek meaning in their remaining time.

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