Paalai
| Paalai | |
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Poster | |
| Directed by | Senthamizhan |
| Produced by | T. Ravi |
| Starring | Sunil Kumar Shammu |
| Cinematography | Abinandhan Ramanujam |
| Music by | Ved Shankar |
Production company | Semmai Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Paalai is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language period film written and directed by Senthamizhan, who had previously assisted director Ram in Katradhu Thamizh. Based on Sangam literature, the film is set in 300 BC years and starred debutant Sunil Kumar and Shammu in pivotal roles. The film released with little publicity in November 2011.
Cast
- Sunil Kumar as Valan
- Shammu as Kaayampoo
- Prof. V. Natarajan
- Jayan
- Krishnagiri
- Julu
Production
The film was shot extensively in the forests of Thanjavur, Mysore and Sathyamangalam. Shammu was the only professional actress to be cast in the film, which featured mostly newcomers, including Sunil, the lead actor.[1][2] It became the actress's final signed film before she left the film industry to complete her education.[3] Members of the Irula tribe also acted in the film.[4]
Soundtrack
Ved Shankar is the debutant music director. All the lyrics were written by M. Senthamizhan. There are five tracks in the film.
- 1. "Maayama Mayaa"
- 2. "Yaado Yaadho" (Male)
- 3. "Paalai Theme"
- 4. "Yaadho Yaadho" (Female)
- 5. "Hey Kollare"
Release
Paalai was released in theatres on 25 November 2011.[5] The film was privately screened in Norway on 18 December and was prepared for a general release in the country shortly after, with the makers claiming it would be the first Tamil film to be released in regular cinema halls across Norway.[6] Dinamani praised almost all aspects of the film, including the direction, cinematography, music and cast performances.[7]
References
- ^ "Shammu in a pre-historic film". Sify. 5 May 2011. Archived from the original on 8 May 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ^ "Shammu's journey to the past". The Times of India. 6 May 2011. Archived from the original on 28 December 2024. Retrieved 19 September 2019.
- ^ "Shammu bids adieu to Kollywood, flies back to U.S." Tamilkey. 2 August 2011. Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- ^ "Paalai is the first pre-historic film". VN Music Dreams. Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- ^ "Friday Fury- November 25". Sify. 25 November 2011. Archived from the original on 28 November 2011. Retrieved 17 March 2026.
- ^ "Paalai set for release in Norway". The Times of India. 20 December 2011. Archived from the original on 28 December 2024. Retrieved 14 April 2014.
- ^ "விமர்சனம்: பாலை". Dinamani (in Tamil). 4 December 2011. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2016.