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Petralthan Pillaya

1966 · 168 min

A sentimental, slow-burning drama that tugs at the heartstrings with its tale of unlikely parenthood and sacrifice.

Directed by
R. Krishnan, S. Panju
Genres
Drama
Overview
Anandhan, a homeless person, finds an abandoned baby boy in a temple and brings him up as his own son. However, after five years, the real parents of the kid come in search of him.
How it feels
Melancholic, warm and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About
Parenthood, family, politics, class
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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Directed by
R. Krishnan, S. Panju
Genres
Drama
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror0
Humour3
Realism6
Romance3
Tension4
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight7

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