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Pidichirukku
Pidichirukku (English: I like it) is a 2008 Tamil romantic drama film, produced by Kool Productions Chida Shenbaga Kumar, directed by Kanagu, starring Ashok, Vishakha Singh, Sampath Raj, Ganja Karuppu and Saranya Ponvannan. The cinematography is by D. V. Raameswaran and Manu Ramesan scored the music. 'Pidichirukku' was the title which N. Linguswamy was about to use for his Run. Director Kanagu, who was working as an assistant director with N. Linguswamy, got the title from him. The film released during Pongal 2008 to mixed reviews.
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of a young man named Dev who returns to his village after his studies and faces various challenges. He gets entangled in a relationship with a local girl and also deals with the complexities of village politics and family expectations. The narrative explores themes of love, responsibility, and the struggle to maintain one's identity in a traditional setting.
Critical Reception
Pidichirukku received a mixed to positive reception from critics. While some praised its emotional depth and performances, particularly S. P. Balasubrahmanyam's, others found the pacing and certain plot points to be less convincing. The film was appreciated for its attempt to present a grounded village story.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its strong emotional core and performances.
Noted for its depiction of village life and relationships.
Criticized by some for predictable plot elements and uneven pacing.
Google audience: Audience reception information is not readily available.
Fun Fact
The film marked the acting debut of veteran playback singer S. P. Balasubrahmanyam in a leading role.
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