Parris Jayaraj(2021)
The relationship between a gaana singer and his girlfriend goes topsy-turvy after they realise a shocking truth about their respective fathers.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 12 February 2021
- Director
- Johnson K.
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A gaana singer and his girlfriend are in a happy relationship. Their lives are turned upside down when they discover a shocking secret about their fathers. This truth throws their future together into question.
“When family secrets turn love upside down.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Parris Jayaraj
Cast reunions in this film: Santhanam & Rajendran (13 films together), Rajendran & Tiger Thangadurai (8 films together), Santhanam & Lollu Sabha Maaran (6 films together), Rajendran & Lollu Sabha Maaran (4 films together), Santhanam & Santhosh Narayanan (3 films together), and Rajendran & Santhosh Narayanan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Parris Jayaraj' is a playful nod to the popular gaana song 'Parris Jeyaraj' by singer Dhibu Ninan Thomas.
- Director Johnson K. previously worked as an associate director for several big Tamil films before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- The movie was shot in just 25 days, mostly in and around Chennai, to keep the production budget low.
- Actor Kaali Venkat, known for comic roles, was initially considered for a different part before being cast as the protagonist's friend.
- A key plot twist involves a real-world legal issue about parental identity, which is rare for a Tamil comedy-romance film.
- The film's soundtrack uses gaana music, a Chennai street music style, to reflect the main character's profession and background.
- Despite its 2021 release, the movie had a very limited theatrical run due to COVID-19 restrictions and later gained attention on streaming platforms.