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Paramporul(2023)

7.6/10
Tamil146 minsdirect-to-OTT

A police officer who collaborates with a smuggler to profit from a sacred idol that is in the possession of a murder victim.

Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional

Paramporul is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Airtel Xstream Play (aha) since 1 October 2023.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, Airtel Xstream Play (aha), Plex (Vi Movies and TV)
OTT Release Date
1 October 2023
Theatrical Release
1 September 2023
Director
C. Aravind Raj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 26m
Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

A troubled young man named Aadhi, who needs money, meets a self-centered police officer during a theft. They both get caught up in smuggling a religious idol. Their actions lead to serious consequences for them both.

Desperate choices. Deadly consequences.

Film Details

7.6Rating
146Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date1 September 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsParamborul

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionsurvivaljusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Paramporul

Cast reunions in this film: Sarath Kumar & Yuvan Shankar Raja (4 films together), and Yuvan Shankar Raja & Vincent Asokan (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Paramporul' translates to 'ancient object' or 'heritage', directly hinting at the idol smuggling plot.
  • Director C Aravind Raj is also a cinematographer, and he handled the film's cinematography himself.
  • Actor Aadhi Pinisetty performed his own stunts for many action sequences without a body double.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including in real warehouse and port locations.
  • It features a cameo by veteran actor M. S. Bhaskar in a key supporting role as a temple priest.
  • The plot draws inspiration from real-life news reports about antique idol thefts in South India.
  • The film's climax was reportedly shot over 10 consecutive nights to maintain lighting consistency.

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