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Pazhani (2008): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Pazhani is a 2008 action drama directed by Perarasu, starring Kajal Agarwal as Deepti, Bharath Srinivasan and Biju Menon. It runs 2 hours 34 minutes and earned $23,679 worldwide.

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Pazhani (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 34m (154 min)
Director
Perarasu
Genres
Drama , Action
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Pazhani About?

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

A Tamil action film featuring Bharath as Pazhani, a fearless car driver drawn into a conflict that tests his loyalty and courage. Directed by Perarasu and produced by Shakthi Chidambaram under the Cinema Paradise banner, the score is composed by Srikanth Deva. Kajal Agarwal plays the love interest, while Kushboo appears as Bharath’s sister.

Pazhani Themes & Keywords

· 8 tags
  • prison
  • juvenile delinquent
  • secret identity
  • murder
  • mistress
  • incarceration
  • brother sister relationship
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Pazhani Cast & Characters

Kajal Agarwal leads the cast as Deepti, with Bharath Srinivasan as Pazhanivel and Biju Menon as Jeevanandham. Directed by Perarasu; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Pazhani

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From the director

More from Perarasu

More films directed by Perarasu: Samrajyam II: Son of Alexander, Dharmapuri, Sivakasi and Thirupaachi.

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Plot

Pazhani Plot Summary

What happens in Pazhani from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Pazhanivel, Bharath Srinivasan, is released from jail after 15 years and, by a twist of fate, he saves Jeevanandham from a group of goons, earning a position as Jeevanandham’s car driver. This chance encounter sets the stage for a tangled web of family ties, loyalties, and hidden motives that will pull Pazhanivel deeper into the household he once merely served.

Karpagambal, Jeevanandham’s wife, discovers Pazhanivel’s true relation to her as her brother, a revelation that complicates every future interaction. To keep his identity from her, Pazhanivel adopts the alias Vellaiyan, aware that Karpagambal has harbored a longstanding enmity toward her brother since childhood. Amid the shifting dynamics, Pazhanivel also finds himself drawn to Deepti, portrayed by Kajal Agarwal, and he soon longs for a life beyond his covert status.

Full summary

The whole story of Pazhani, scene by scene

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Box office

Pazhani Box Office

Pazhani grossed $23,679 worldwide.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$23.7K

International
$23.7K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Pazhani?

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 is the main protagonist released from jail after 15 years?

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FAQ

Pazhani FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Pazhani?

Pazhani runs 2 hours 34 minutes (154 minutes).

When was Pazhani released?

Pazhani was released on January 15, 2008.

Who directed Pazhani?

Pazhani was directed by Perarasu.

More films by Perarasu

Who is in the cast of Pazhani?

Pazhani stars Kajal Agarwal as Deepti, Bharath Srinivasan as Pazhanivel and Biju Menon as Jeevanandham, among 6 credited actors.

How much did Pazhani make at the box office?

Pazhani grossed $23,679 worldwide.

Does Pazhani have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Pazhani in?

The original language of Pazhani is Tamil.

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