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Pa Paandi (2017): Cast & Plot

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Pa Paandi is a 2017 action comedy starring Dhanush as Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi), Prasanna and Balaji Mohan. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes.

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Pa Paandi (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 5m (125 min)
Genres
Comedy , Action , Romance
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pa Paandi About?

The premise of Pa Paandi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Once a celebrated stunt master at the peak of his career, Paandi now enjoys a quiet life with his son and grandchildren. However, his seemingly harmless actions often clash with his son's perspective, creating tension in their relationship. Following a particularly heated argument, Paandi embarks on a journey of self-discovery, encountering unexpected events and challenges along the way that force him to re-evaluate his life and his connection with his family.

Pa Paandi Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Pa Paandi Cast & Characters

Dhanush leads the cast as Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi), with Prasanna as Raghavan and Balaji Mohan as Raghavan.

Also Starring in Pa Paandi

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Plot

Pa Paandi Plot Summary

What happens in Pa Paandi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Power Paandi, Dhanush, a former stuntman in Tamil cinema, now leads a quiet retirement life with his son Raghavan Balaji Mohan and the rest of the family. He shares a warm bond with his grandchildren Dhruv and Shaksha, but he cannot sit idle for long. Restlessness creeps in as he hops between small jobs—a gym instructor, a loyal sidekick, and occasional cinema stuntwork—yet none of these roles truly satisfy him, and friction grows between Paandi and his son.

Full summary

The whole story of Pa Paandi, scene by scene

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Videos

Pa Paandi Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Power Paandi - Official Trailer | Rajkiran | Dhanush | Sean Roldan | Releasing on April 14th
  • Trailer Power Paandi - A Romance in the Village - Trailer | Rajkiran | Dhanush | Sean Roldan
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Pa Paandi?

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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What is the name of the film’s main character?

Details

Pa Paandi Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Power Pandii” and “PA. Pandi”.

Also known as
  • Power Pandii
  • PA. Pandi
  • ப.பாண்டி
  • பவர் பாண்டி
  • Power Paandi
  • Dum Lagade Aaj

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FAQ

Pa Paandi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Pa Paandi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Pa Paandi?

Pa Paandi runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).

When was Pa Paandi released?

Pa Paandi was released on April 14, 2017.

Who is in the cast of Pa Paandi?

Pa Paandi stars Dhanush as Younger Paandian Pazhanisami (Power Paandi), Prasanna as Raghavan and Balaji Mohan as Raghavan, among 22 credited actors.

Does Pa Paandi have a post-credit scene?

No. Pa Paandi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pa Paandi in?

The original language of Pa Paandi is Tamil.

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