
Paradesi(2013)
Tamil126 mins
Paradesi (2013) is a 126-minute Tamil film directed by Bala. Starring Vedhika, Dhansika and Adharvaa. With an audience rating of 8.3/10, Paradesi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2013.
Director:Bala
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun Nxt
- Theatrical Release
- 15 March 2013
- Director
- Bala
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- GudVibe Rating
- 8.3/10
Storyline
In 1940s India, poor villagers are tricked into working on a tea plantation. They soon find themselves trapped as slaves, with no hope of ever escaping or gaining their freedom.
“Lured by a promise, trapped in a plantation forever.”
Film Details
8.3Rating
126Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date15 March 2013
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsVagabond
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptioninjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
8.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1






RiythvikaActor
→#2
VedhikaAngamma
→#3
DhansikaMaragadham
→#4
AdharvaaRaasa
→#5K
Kalpana ShreeActor
→#6
ChezhiyanCinematographer
→#7
BalaDirector
→#8
C
Chezhian RaCrew
→#9
J
Jerald ArockiamActor
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Paradesi' means 'foreigner' in Tamil, reflecting the characters' displacement.
- Director Bala insisted on using real mud and dirt on actors to show plantation workers' harsh conditions.
- Actor Atharvaa lost over 10 kilograms to portray the malnourished look of a bonded laborer.
- The film was shot in remote hill areas of Munnar to authentically recreate 1940s tea estates.
- It won three National Film Awards, including Best Feature Film in Tamil for 2013.
- The story is partly based on historical accounts of indentured laborers in British-era plantations.
- Bala avoided using makeup for most actors to maintain a raw, realistic appearance throughout.
