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Pattanathil Petti(1990)

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Pattanathil Petti (1990) is a Tamil film directed by R. Ramesh Kumar. Starring Senthil and Charle.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
24 August 1990
Director
R. Ramesh Kumar
Language
Tamil
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Storyline

A mysterious box changes a family's fortunes overnight.

Film Details

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Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date24 August 1990
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
familyfriendshipidentityjustice
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor5
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Pattanathil Petti' translates to 'A Box from the City', hinting at a central plot device involving a mysterious container.
  • Director R. Ramesh Kumar was known for stage plays and this film adapted his popular theatrical comedy style to cinema.
  • Comedian Goundamani and actress Manorama, who both starred, were frequent collaborators in many hit comedies of the era.
  • The movie is remembered for its humorous take on urban-rural contrasts and the chaos caused by modern city items in a village setting.
  • It was part of a wave of successful comedy-dramas in the late 80s and early 90s that relied less on action and more on situational humor.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Gangai Amaran, a frequent music director for many comedy films of that period.
  • While not a major box office blockbuster, it found a loyal audience through television reruns, especially for Goundamani's comedy scenes.

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