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Panakkaran(1990)

4.2/10
Tamil190 mins

Panakkaran (1990) is a 190-minute Tamil film directed by P. Vasu. Starring Gouthami, Rajinikanth and Senthamarai. With an audience rating of 4.2/10, Panakkaran stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1990.

Director:P. Vasu
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 January 1990
Director
P. Vasu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
3h 10m
GudVibe Rating
4.2/10

Storyline

A man raised by a poor drunkard wants to find his real parents before settling down. He is the illegitimate son of a wealthy man and a singer. He turns to the drunkard who raised him for help in his search.

A poor man's son seeks his true past.

Film Details

4.2Rating
190Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 January 1990
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleபணக்காரன்
Also Known AsDhanwan No. 1

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyidentitylovejustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Panakkaran' means 'money man' or 'rich man' in Tamil, directly reflecting the hero's quest for his wealthy father.
  • This was the first Tamil film where actor Rajinikanth and director P. Vasu collaborated, leading to several later hits.
  • A popular comedy scene involving a 'telephone booth' was improvised on set by actors Goundamani and Senthil.
  • The movie's soundtrack by Ilaiyaraaja was a major hit, with the song 'Annakili' becoming a cultural phenomenon.
  • Actress Khushbu, who played the female lead, was at the peak of her popularity, making this a much-anticipated pairing with Rajinikanth.
  • The film's climax was shot in a specially constructed large set to depict the rich father's mansion and courtyard.
  • Despite being an action film, it heavily focused on family drama, which was a key reason for its wide audience appeal.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Panakkaran

Music Composer-Muthu's Friend59 films
Music Composer-Vishwanath44 films
Music Composer-Latha's Father37 films
Music Composer-Arumugam23 films
Vishwanath-Latha's Father18 films
Latha's Father-Factory Worker9 films
Actor-Muthu's Friend8 films
Director-Vishwanath8 films
Director-Latha's Father7 films
Latha's Father-Muthu's Friend7 films
Actor-Latha's Father6 films

Frequently Asked Questions