Pariyerum Perumal
2018 · Movie · 155 min · ★ 8.2 · 79% critics
A young law student from an oppressed community starts a friendship with a classmate from a more privileged background. As their bond grows, he faces escalating hostility and humiliation from people around her, forcing him to navigate college life, dignity, and the harsh realities of discrimination.
Also known as Pariyerum Perumal B.A.BL
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Details
- Original title
- பரியேறும் பெருமாள்
- Years
- 2018
- Release date
- 2018-09-28
- Language
- TA
- Runtime
- 155 min
- Critic score
- 79/100
- TMDB rating
- 8.2/10 (76 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a grounded, emotionally intense drama about discrimination and dignity, in the vein of Karnan; Not for you if you prefer light romance, fast pacing, or escapist entertainment.
Pros: gripping, authentic story; powerful social message; emotionally intense moments | Cons: slow build for some; heavy, upsetting themes; not a light watch
Themes
- honor killing
- caste politics
Cast & crew
Kathir
as Pariyerum Perumal
Anandhi
as Jothi Mahalakshmi
Yogi Babu
as Anand
G. Marimuthu
as Jothi Mahalakshmi's Father
- LI
Lijeesh
as Sankaralingam
Supergood Subramani
Shanmugarajan
as Kathir's Fake Father
Hari Krishnan
as Pariyerum's Senior
'Poo' Ram
as Law College Principal
Lizzie Antony
as College Professor
Directed by Mari Selvaraj