Experience the life of Pazham|Aug. 18, 2022|India|133 Min.|Not Rated
Genre: Comedy;Drama;Romance;South;Indian
Description: Thiruchitrambalam is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language romantic family comedy-drama film written and directed by Mithran R Jawahar. Produced by Kalanithi Maran under Sun Pictures, the movie features Dhanush in the lead role, alongside Bharathiraja, Prakash Raj, Nithya Menen, Priya Bhavani Shankar, and Raashii Khanna. The film’s music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander, with cinematography by Om Prakash and editing by Prasanna GK.
The title was announced on 5 August 2021, followed by a pooja ceremony in Chennai, marking the start of principal photography. Filming concluded in early October 2021, and post-production began on 14 February 2022. Thiruchitrambalam was released theatrically on 18 August 2022, receiving positive reviews for its cast performances, storytelling, cinematography, and music. It also achieved critical and commercial success at the box office.
The story follows Jr. Pazham, a delivery driver living with his strict father, Inspector Neelakandan, and his grandfather, Sr. Thiruchitrambalam. After losing his mother and sister in an accident caused by his father’s negligence, Pazham has not spoken to Neelakandan for ten years. His only solace is his childhood best friend, Shobana, with whom he shares his deepest thoughts.
As Pazham navigates life, he develops feelings for his childhood crush, Anusha, but she sees him only as a good friend and rejects him. Later, he reconciles with his father and visits his mother’s village for a wedding, where he meets Ranjani. However, she also indirectly rejects him, leaving Pazham heartbroken.
On his way back home, Pazham confides in his grandfather about his unlucky love life. Sr. Thiruchitrambalam advises him to consider Shobana, with whom he shares a strong bond. Pazham begins to see Shobana in a new light and proposes to her, but she asks him to forget the idea. The film explores themes of love, family, and self-discovery as Pazham strives to find happiness in life.
Cast director: Mithran Jawahar
Cast actor: Dhanush, Nithya Menen, Bharathiraja, Prakash Raj, Raashii Khanna, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Munishkanth, Aranthangi Nisha, Revathi, Sriranjini
Original name: திருச்சிற்றம்பலம்