Palli Paruvathile (transl. During school) is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Vasudev Bhaskar and starring Nandhan Ram and Venba with K. S. Ravikumar, Urvashi and R. K. Suresh in supporting roles.
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| Tamil | பள்ளிப் பருவத்திலே |
| Directed by | Vasudev Bhaskar |
| Written by | Vasudev Bhaskar |
| Produced by | D. Velu |
| Starring | Nandhan Ram Venba |
| Cinematography | Vinothkumar |
| Edited by | Suresh Urs |
| Music by | Vijay Narayanan |
Production company | VKPT Creations |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
editThe film is about how two Plus 2 students fall in love against their families interest.[1]
Cast
edit- Nandhan Ram as Kalai
- Venba as Kani
- K. S. Ravikumar as Sarangan
- Urvashi as Kalai's mother
- Thambi Ramaiah
- R. K. Suresh as Kani's uncle
- Ganja Karuppu as Peon
- Ponvannan as Kani's father
- Sujatha Sivakumar
- Pasanga Sivakumar as Teacher
- E. Ramdoss
- Nanditha Jennifer (special appearance)
Production
editThis film marks the debut of Sirpy's son Nandhan Ram and the lead debut of Kattradhu Thamizh-fame Venba.[2][3] This film marks the second directorial of Vasudev Bhaskar, who previously worked as a producer for Vedha (2008) and a director for Marupadiyum Oru Kadhal (2012).[3] The film's story is based on a few incidents from Vasudev Bhaskar's life at Iluppai Thoppu Secondary School in Ambalapattu, Thanjavur district,[4][3] where the film was shot in forty days.[2] Pasanga Sivakumar's role in the film is based on the director's teacher Sargam.[5] The director had an idea of making a film in his school since the 10th grade.[6]
Soundtrack
editThe music is composed by newcomer Vijay Narayanan, who formerly worked as an assistant to Ilaiyaraaja and A. R. Rahman.[3] The lyrics are written by Vairamuthu, Vasu Kokila and M. C. Saradha.
Reception
editCritical response
editA critic from The Times of India rated the film 1+1⁄2 out of 5 and wrote that "The writing and filmmaking are so archaic that the film turns into a test of patience".[7] A critic from Deccan Chronicle wrote that "The film takes us to nostalgic memories of our school days. But too much of forced melodrama and tragic events mar the interest. The director could have infused freshness in screenplay. A bit of trimming would have helped too".[8]
References
edit- ^ Sudha, K. (17 May 2017). "Back to school". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ a b Suganth, M. (10 December 2017). "I was filled with tension while shooting the climax: Venba". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 15 May 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ a b c d Subramanian, Anupama (14 February 2017). "Composer Sirpy's son debuts as a hero". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 13 August 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ Menon, Thinkal (18 November 2017). "Palli Paruvathile is a director's ode to his teacher". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 31 October 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ CR, Sharanya (15 December 2017). "This film will give the audience a nostalgic feeling: Vasudev". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 April 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ Chakraborty, Sanjana (14 February 2017). "Music Director Sirpy's Son To Debut In Vasudev Bhaskar's 'Palli Paruvathilae'". Silverscreen India. Archived from the original on 2 February 2023. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ Suganth, M. (15 December 2017). "PALLI PARUVATHILE MOVIE REVIEW". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 December 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2023.
- ^ Subramanian, Anupama (16 December 2017). "Palli Paruvathile movie review: Too much of forced melodrama and tragic events". Deccan Chronicle. Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 22 October 2023.