Kan Pesum Varthaigal(2013)
Kan Pesum Varthaigal is a 2013 Tamil drama film directed by R. Balaji. The cast includes Mirchi Senthil, Iniya, Livingston, and Jangiri Madhumitha. The story follows Mahesh, a young man from Thiruvarur who gives up his badminton dream to work in Singapore. His father Livingston pressures him to earn money for the family. The film shifts between rural Tamil Nadu and urban Singapore. It explores family expectations, sacrifice, and mental health. The title translates to 'words that speak through the eyes'. The film received positive reviews for its emotional storytelling and strong performances. It was released on March 22, 2013.
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- Theatrical Release
- 22 March 2013
- Director
- R. Balaji
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Rating
- 5.6/10
Storyline
Mahesh loves badminton but his father wants him to get a real job. He moves to Singapore to make his parents proud. But his sacrifice leads to loneliness and regret. When his father attempts suicide, Mahesh must choose between family duty and his own happiness.
“Words that speak through the eyes”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kan Pesum Varthaigal
Cast reunions in this film: Rajendran & Jangiri Madhumitha (4 films together), Rajendran & Livingston (3 films together), and Livingston & Jangiri Madhumitha (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in both Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu and Singapore, capturing authentic local settings.
- Director R. Balaji also wrote the screenplay, drawing from contemporary themes of youth unemployment and migration.
- Actor Livingston, known for comedic roles, played a serious part as the distressed father.
- The movie's title translates to 'Words That Can Speak', reflecting its focus on communication and promises.
- It was one of the earlier Tamil films to prominently feature Singapore as a key plot location.
- The soundtrack was composed by Sathish Selvam, who was relatively new to the film industry at the time.
- Despite its themes, the film had a limited theatrical release and is less known compared to other diaspora-centric Tamil movies.