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Perusu(2025)

5.4/10
Tamil125 mins

Perusu (2025) is a 125-minute Tamil film directed by Ilango Ram. Starring Balasaravanan, Redin Kingsley and Nakkalites Dhanam. With an audience rating of 5.4/10, Perusu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2025.

Director:Ilango Ram
Mood:
darkemotionalfunny
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Netflix
Theatrical Release
14 March 2025
Director
Ilango Ram
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 5m
GudVibe Rating
5.4/10

Storyline

Two estranged brothers find their father dead, but are stunned to discover something is still alive inside his body. Their day of mourning turns into chaos as they try to hold a quiet funeral. They must deal with curious relatives, family secrets, and their own difficult past while trying to keep everything from falling apart.

Two brothers. One dead dad. Something's still kicking.

Film Details

5.4Rating
125Minutes
TamilLanguage
ACertificate
Release Date14 March 2025

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalfunny
Themes
familyidentitysecrets
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

Reviews & Ratings

Your Rating
5.4/10Rating

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Cast & Crew

#1
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BalasaravananActor
#2
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Redin KingsleyActor
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Nakkalites DhanamActor
#4
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Ilango RamDirector
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Sathya ThilakamCrew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Perusu' is a colloquial Tamil term for 'corpse', directly linking to the central plot.
  • Director Ilango Ram is known for blending dark comedy with family drama, a style seen in his earlier short films.
  • The movie was shot primarily in a single large house to maintain the claustrophobic feel of a family gathering.
  • A key prop, the 'alive' object inside the father, was created using practical effects rather than CGI.
  • The script was partly inspired by real-life stories of chaotic funerals in small Tamil Nadu towns.
  • Composer Govind Vasantha recorded parts of the score using only traditional funeral percussion instruments.
  • This is the first lead film role for actor Kalaiyarasan, who usually plays supporting characters.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Perusu

Frequently Asked Questions