Paritchaikku Neramaachu (1982)
Narashimaachari, a respected Brahmin government clerk, is determined to help his good-hearted but unemployed son, Varadhukutty, secure a stable job. When a desperate act to obtain leaked exam papers ends in disgrace, Narashimaachari vows to restore his honor and prepare his son honestly. But tragedy strikes on the day of the exam, plunging the family into grief. A year later, a fugitive thief named Anand—who looks exactly like the late Varadhukutty—takes refuge in their home. Asked to impersonate the dead son to comfort his mentally ill mother, Anand slowly transforms under the family's care. When the truth about the past emerges, the fragile bonds they’ve rebuilt are put to the test.
Director: Muktha Srinivasan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 139 min
Release Date: November 13, 1982
Cast
- Sivaji Ganesan - Narashimaachari
- Sujatha - Vedha, Narashimaachari's wife
- Thengai Srinivasan - Anantharaman
- Y. G. Mahendran - Varadhukutty / Anand
- Venniradai Moorthy - Ragothama Rao
- Manorama - Subathra, Ragothama Rao's wife
- V. Gopalakrishnan - Manager Mahadevan
- Radha Ravi - Samuel
- Delhi Ganesh - The psychiatrist
- Neelu - Bhagavathar
Screenplay
Music: M. S. Viswanathan
Language: தமிழ்
Original Language: ta
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Paritchaikku Neramaachu about?
- Narashimaachari, a respected Brahmin government clerk, is determined to help his good-hearted but unemployed son, Varadhukutty, secure a stable job. When a desperate act to obtain leaked exam papers ends in disgrace, Narashimaachari vows to restore his honor and prepare his son honestly. But tragedy strikes on the day of the exam, plunging the family into grief. A year later, a fugitive thief named Anand—who looks exactly like the late Varadhukutty—takes refuge in their home. Asked to impersonate the dead son to comfort his mentally ill mother, Anand slowly transforms under the family's care. When the truth about the past emerges, the fragile bonds they’ve rebuilt are put to the test.
- Who directed Paritchaikku Neramaachu?
- Paritchaikku Neramaachu was directed by Muktha Srinivasan.
- Who stars in Paritchaikku Neramaachu?
- Paritchaikku Neramaachu stars Sivaji Ganesan, Sujatha, Thengai Srinivasan, Y. G. Mahendran, Venniradai Moorthy, Manorama.
- How long is Paritchaikku Neramaachu?
- Paritchaikku Neramaachu has a runtime of 2h 19m (139 minutes).
- What genre is Paritchaikku Neramaachu?
- Paritchaikku Neramaachu is a Drama film.