Periyar (2007): Cast & Plot
Periyar is a 2007 historical drama directed by Gnana Rajasekaran, starring Sathyaraj as E. V. Ramasamy a.k.a. Periyar, Jyothirmayi and Mohan Raman. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Director
- Gnana Rajasekaran
- Original language
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Tamil - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Periyar About?
The premise of Periyar without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Periyar joins the Indian struggle for independence after being disgusted by the injustices of the Hindu caste system. Later, he begins fighting for the rights of Tamilians.
Periyar Themes & Keywords
· 4 tags- rationality
- caste system
- philosopher
- based on true story
Periyar Cast & Characters
Sathyaraj leads the cast as E. V. Ramasamy a.k.a. Periyar, with Jyothirmayi as Nagammai and Mohan Raman as B. R. Ambedkar. Directed by Gnana Rajasekaran; 17 actors are credited in all.
- Director Gnana Rajasekaran
- Sathyaraj as E. V. Ramasamy a.k.a. Periyar
- Jyothirmayi as Nagammai
- Mohan Raman as B. R. Ambedkar
- Khushboo as Maniammai
Also Starring in Periyar
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More films directed by Gnana Rajasekaran: Ramanujan and Bharathi.
Periyar Plot Summary
What happens in Periyar from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film traces the life of Periyar Sathyaraj E. V. Ramasamy from childhood, through his marriage to Nagammal Jyothirmayi, and a pivotal pilgrimage to Kashi that exposes him to the brutal caste system. In the holy city, he witnesses choultries that exclusively feed Brahmins, while other Hindu castes are turned away. Driven by hunger and a restless sense of injustice, he disguises himself as a Brahmin, wearing a thread on his bare chest to gain entry. The act backfires—he is caught—and the experience leaves him deeply disgusted with life in Kashi. Returning home, he resumes his father’s business and ultimately rises to become the Chairman of the Erode Municipality.
Full summary
The whole story of Periyar, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Periyar?
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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Which actor plays the titular role of Periyar E. V. Ramasamy?
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Periyar FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Periyar, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Periyar?
Periyar runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Periyar released?
Periyar was released on May 4, 2007.
Who directed Periyar?
Periyar was directed by Gnana Rajasekaran.
More films by Gnana Rajasekaran Who is in the cast of Periyar?
Periyar stars Sathyaraj as E. V. Ramasamy a.k.a. Periyar, Jyothirmayi as Nagammai and Mohan Raman as B. R. Ambedkar, among 17 credited actors.
Does Periyar have a post-credit scene?
No. Periyar has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Periyar in?
The original language of Periyar is Tamil.
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