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Pirivom Santhippom (2008): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Pirivom Santhippom is a 2008 romantic drama directed by Karu Pazhaniappan, starring Sneha as Natesan, Cheran and Jayaram. It runs 2 hours 30 minutes and earned $27,632 worldwide.

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Pirivom Santhippom (2008) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 30m (150 min)
Genres
Romance , Family , Drama
Original language
Tamil
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The story

What Is Pirivom Santhippom About?

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

Pirivom Santhippom, a 2008 Tamil film directed by Karu Pazhaniappan, stars Cheran and Sneha as a young couple navigating life within a joint‑family of the Nattukottai Nagarathar Chettiar community in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. Released on the eve of Pongal, it became a sleeper hit, and Sneha’s heroine‑centric performance earned her numerous awards.

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Cast & crew

Pirivom Santhippom Cast & Characters

Sneha leads the cast as Natesan, with Cheran as Natesan and Jayaram as Doctor. Directed by Karu Pazhaniappan; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Karu Pazhaniappan

More films directed by Karu Pazhaniappan: Jannal Oram, Sadhurangam, Sivappathigaram and Parthibhan Kanavu.

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Plot

Pirivom Santhippom Plot Summary

What happens in Pirivom Santhippom from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Natesan, Cheran, works as a Junior Engineer in the electricity board in Karaikudi and presides over a lively joint family of more than 30 relatives living under one roof. The household hums with warmth, noise, and a constant sense of togetherness that shapes every moment of daily life. In the same town, Visalakshi, known as Sala, is the only daughter of her parents and stands on the brink of completing her college education. She feels a pull toward companionship and craves the buzz of friends around her, rather than solitude.

Full summary

The whole story of Pirivom Santhippom, scene by scene

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Box office

Pirivom Santhippom Box Office

Pirivom Santhippom grossed $27,632 worldwide.

2008 box office

Worldwide gross

$27.6K

International
$27.6K
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Pirivom Santhippom?

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 male protagonist who works as a junior engineer?

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Pirivom Santhippom FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

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

How long is Pirivom Santhippom?

Pirivom Santhippom runs 2 hours 30 minutes (150 minutes).

When was Pirivom Santhippom released?

Pirivom Santhippom was released on January 14, 2008.

Who directed Pirivom Santhippom?

Pirivom Santhippom was directed by Karu Pazhaniappan.

More films by Karu Pazhaniappan

Who is in the cast of Pirivom Santhippom?

Pirivom Santhippom stars Sneha as Natesan, Cheran as Natesan and Jayaram as Doctor, among 5 credited actors.

How much did Pirivom Santhippom make at the box office?

Pirivom Santhippom grossed $27,632 worldwide.

Does Pirivom Santhippom have a post-credit scene?

No. Pirivom Santhippom has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Pirivom Santhippom in?

The original language of Pirivom Santhippom is Tamil.

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