Paalam was directed by Karvannan and released in 1990. Karvannan is a prominent filmmaker in Tamil film industry.

Paalam stars Senthil alongside Sree Banu, Cho, Murali, M. N. Nambiar. The film marks a collaboration between Senthil and director Karvannan within Tamil cinema.

What is the runtime of Paalam?

Paalam has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes total).

Who composed the music for Paalam?

The music for Paalam was composed by Rajesh. Rajesh is a well-known name in Tamil film music, and the soundtrack contributes significantly to the film's identity.

Paalam(1990)

Tamil•71 mins•theatrical•Updated 2 May 2026

Paalam (transl. Bridge) is a 1990 Indian Tamil-language vigilante drama film directed by Karvannan. The film stars Murali, M. N. Nambiar, Kitty, and Vasudevan Baskaran in lead roles. The story follows Jeeva, a college student whose family is destroyed by a wealthy landlord who becomes a corrupt minister. Jeeva and his unemployed friends kidnap the minister on a bridge to demand the release of his innocent family members from jail. The film explores themes of systemic corruption, unemployment, and vigilante justice. It was released on 10 March 1990 and received positive reviews for its raw storytelling and social commentary.

Director:Karvannan

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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release: 10 March 1990
Director: Karvannan
Language: Tamil
Runtime: 1h 11m

Storyline

Jeeva is a college student whose brother is killed and sister kidnapped by a powerful landlord. When the landlord becomes a minister, Jeeva and his friends kidnap him on a bridge. They demand the release of Jeeva's innocent family from jail. The police surround them, and a tense standoff begins.

“One bridge. One man. One chance for justice.”