Panchamirtham (2008): Cast & Plot
Panchamirtham is a 2008 fantasy comedy starring Raju Easwaran as Idumban, Saranya Mohan and Prakash Raj. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Abirami Cinemas
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Panchamirtham About?
The premise of Panchamirtham without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
It draws from Hindu mythology, focusing on Maricha—Ravana’s brother—and Idumban, both enamored with Mandakini, though she loves Maricha, sparking constant rivalry. Cursed after Rama kills Maricha in deer form, he becomes a rock until a modern woman named Sita falls on it, releasing him. He vows to protect her. Sita, a secretary to estate owner Rajaram, confronts his avaricious relatives, who hire goat‑butcher Pandi to eliminate her.
Panchamirtham Cast & Characters
Raju Easwaran leads the cast as Idumban, with Saranya Mohan as Sita and Prakash Raj as Ravanan.
- Raju Easwaran as Idumban
- Saranya Mohan as Sita
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Prakash Raj as Ravanan - Karunas as Pandi
Also Starring in Panchamirtham
· 10 more- Jayaram Mareesan
- Regina Cassandra Goddess Seetha
- Sameksha Oswal Mandahini
- Mayilsamy
- Nassar Rajaram/Manickam
- M. S. Bhaskar Tirupathi
- Ilavarasu Kasi
- Ganja Karuppu Muthu
- Aravind Akash Sriram
- Gowthami Vembunathan
Panchamirtham Plot Summary
What happens in Panchamirtham from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ravanan presides over an estate of histories and loyalties, a figure pulled straight from myth yet cast into a modern tale. In this opening, he commands his uncle Mareesan to take the shape of a deer with one goal in mind: to abduct Seetha. The ancient drama flickers with argument and fear as Mareesan resists, knowing the cost, but he bows to the pressure of a boyish threat to his beloved, Mandahini, who stands as a pawn in a game that blends mythic vengeance with human desire. The chase that follows is harrowing and swift, as Mareesan darts through fate toward an arrow from the divine archer Sri Rama, whose shot seals a terrible change.
Full summary
The whole story of Panchamirtham, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Panchamirtham?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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To abduct Seetha in the mythic opening, Ravanan commands his uncle Mareesan to take the shape of which animal?
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Panchamirtham FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Panchamirtham, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Panchamirtham?
Panchamirtham runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was Panchamirtham released?
Panchamirtham was released on December 26, 2008.
Who is in the cast of Panchamirtham?
Panchamirtham stars Raju Easwaran as Idumban, Saranya Mohan as Sita and Prakash Raj as Ravanan, among 14 credited actors.
Does Panchamirtham have a post-credit scene?
No. Panchamirtham has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Panchamirtham in?
The original language of Panchamirtham is Tamil.
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