Paramapatham
| Paramapatham | |
|---|---|
Poster | |
| Directed by | Thanesh Perrabu–Viknesh Perrabu |
| Screenplay by | Desmond |
| Story by | Thanesh Perrabu Kohgulan Dhiban Raj Peregelathan |
| Starring |
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| Cinematography | Jegatheesvaran |
| Edited by | Thanesh Perrabu |
| Music by | Balan Raj M Jagathees |
Production companies | Dreamsky Home Production Sai Nanthini Movie World |
Release dates |
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| Country | Malaysia |
| Language | Tamil |
Paramapatham (transl. Snakes and ladders) is a 2020 Malaysian Tamil-language thriller film co-directed by Thanesh Perrabu and Viknesh Perrabu, who also co-star in the film alongside an ensemble cast.
The film was released in film festivals in 2020 and had a theatrical release in February 2021 before being screened at the 78th Golden Globe Awards later that month.[1][2]
Cast
- Thanesh Perrabu as Aroon[1]
- Viknesh Perrabu as Vajra
- Risheekeshan
- Pavitran
- Sasivaroobhan
- K. S. Maniam
- Singai JGun
- BenG
- Aghonderan
- Umagandhan
- Vicky Nadarajah
- Kavimaran (THR Raaga)
- Kausaliya
- Vimal
Production
The film was directed by brothers: Thanesh and Viknesh Perrabu and is reportedly the first Malaysian Tamil thriller film.[1][3] Viknesh Perrabu previously directed the satan-based film Sathuriyan (2014). The idea for the film came from a book their father bought for them after which they learned that snakes and ladders was in fact from India and not England.[3] While Thanesh Perrabu plays the protagonist, his brother Viknesh Perrabu plays the antagonist.[1] The film was shot in Kedah, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Thailand. The 20 minutes of CGI in the film was created by a Kerala, India based company.[3] BenG shot a four page monologue in a single take.[1]
Release and reception
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic affecting Malaysia in February 2021, the film still had a theatrical release although many other local films were not released.[4]
A critic from Asian Movie Pulse wrote that "Paramapatham ends up being a collection of ideas held together by a very thin central story than a compact movie, which, in the end, makes the movie very difficult to watch" while praising the chemistry of the lead cast.[5]
Awards
| Year | Event | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Rome Prisma Independent Film Awards | Best Film | Paramapatham | Won | [6] |
| Norway Tamil Film Festival | Best Cinematography | Jegatheesvaran | Won | [7][6] | |
| Coimbatore International Film Festival | Best Film | Paramapatham | Won | [6] | |
| Best Director | Thanesh Perrabu and Viknesh Perrabu | Won | |||
| Best Producer | N/a | Won | [7][6] | ||
| Best Actor | N/a | Won | [6] | ||
| Best Presenter | N/a | Won | |||
| London NIFF | Best International Film | Paramapatham | Won | ||
| MLC Awards of Green Bay | Best Presenter | N/a | Won | ||
| Best Jury Selection Artist | N/a | Won | |||
| Best Music Composer | N/a | Won | |||
| Best Film | Paramapatham | Won | |||
| Vesuvius International Film Festival | Best Background Music | N/a | Won | ||
| Tagore International Film Festival | Best Genre Film | Paramapatham | Won | [7][6] | |
| Cosmo Film Festival | Best Presenter | N/a | Won | [6] | |
| Indiescreen Awards | Best Film | Paramapatham | Won | ||
| Malaysia Book of Records | Most Tamil Movie Awards won by a Movie Director (16) | Thanesh Perrabu and Viknesh Perrabu | Won | [8] |
Home media
The film was available for streaming on Netflix in Malaysia as of October 2022.[9]
References
- ^ a b c d e Villanueva, Armando (February 1, 2021). "Paramapatham (Malaysia)". Golden Globe Awards. Archived from the original on 6 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ Segaran, Monisha Vijaya (January 5, 2021). "Paramapatham To Compete Against Renowned Movies At 78th Golden Globe Awards". Varnam. Archived from the original on 27 February 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ a b c S, Bissme (31 May 2020). "A dangerous game". The Sun. Archived from the original on 4 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ Yassin, Muhyiddin (1 November 2021). "A dangerous game". AugustMan. Kuala Lumpur. Retrieved 12 December 2024 – via PressReader.com.
- ^ Kotzathanasis, Panos (August 31, 2021). "Film Review: Paramapatham - The Snake and Ladder Gameboard (2021) by Thanesh and Viknes Perrabu". Asian Movie Pulse. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g Ravi, Parthiban (12 July 2020). "" பரமபதம் "" [” Paramapatham “]. Makkal Osai (in Tamil). Archived from the original on 21 June 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ a b c Sekaran, Reena (July 11, 2020). "Local Tamil movie makes it into Malaysia Book of Records". Free Malaysia Today. Archived from the original on 17 October 2020. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ Parthiban, Satish (23 December 2020). "மலேசிய தமிழ் படம் 'பரமபதம்': ரிலீஸுக்கு முன்பே குவித்த 18 சர்வதேச விருதுகள்" [Malaysia Tamil film 'Paramapatham': Before release, it has received 18 awards]. BBC. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ Alhamzah, Tahir (October 17, 2022). "#Showbiz: 3 award-winning Malaysian Tamil movies available on Netflix". New Straits Times. Archived from the original on 7 December 2024. Retrieved 12 December 2024.
External links
- Paramapatham at IMDb