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Paruthiveeran (2007): Cast & Plot

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Paruthiveeran is a 2007 action drama directed by Ameer, starring Karthi as Paruthiveeran, Saravanan and Priyamani. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes.

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Paruthiveeran (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 40m (160 min)
Director
Ameer
Genres
Action , Drama , Romance
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Paruthiveeran About?

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

A defiant young man from a rural village falls deeply for his gentle, angelic cousin, but their budding romance is battered by relentless family resistance, his own reckless, delinquent behavior, and the harsh realities of village life, and the unforgiving social norms that bind them.

Paruthiveeran Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • family relationships
  • tragic romance
  • love
  • village
  • forbidden love
  • tragedy
  • caste system
  • tragic event
  • rape
  • violence
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Paruthiveeran Cast & Characters

Karthi leads the cast as Paruthiveeran, with Saravanan as Chevvaazhai and Priyamani as Muththazhagu. Directed by Ameer; 10 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Paruthiveeran

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From the director

More from Ameer

More films directed by Ameer: Ameerin Aadhi Bhagavan, Raam and Mounam Pesiyadhe.

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Plot

Paruthiveeran Plot Summary

What happens in Paruthiveeran 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

Paruthiveeran Karthi grows up in a rural Madurai village, Paruthiyur, in 2005, a place where caste boundaries still shape daily life. After his parents’ death, Paruthi is raised by his paternal uncle, Chevvaazhai Saravanan, and Chevvazhai’s mother, who indulge his rough behavior to keep him entertained. He grows into a brash, impulsive figure who flouts norms and often finds himself in trouble for petty crimes, driven by a stubborn hunger for notoriety and a burning wish to see his name in the news, even if it lands him behind bars.

Full summary

The whole story of Paruthiveeran, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Paruthiveeran?

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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Who played the title role of Paruthiveeran?

Details

Paruthiveeran Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Meri Awargi” and “Paruthi Veeran”.

Also known as
  • Meri Awargi
  • Paruthi Veeran

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FAQ

Paruthiveeran FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Paruthiveeran?

Paruthiveeran runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).

When was Paruthiveeran released?

Paruthiveeran was released on February 23, 2007.

Who directed Paruthiveeran?

Paruthiveeran was directed by Ameer.

More films by Ameer

Who is in the cast of Paruthiveeran?

Paruthiveeran stars Karthi as Paruthiveeran, Saravanan as Chevvaazhai and Priyamani as Muththazhagu, among 10 credited actors.

Does Paruthiveeran have a post-credit scene?

No. Paruthiveeran has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Paruthiveeran in?

The original language of Paruthiveeran is Tamil.

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