
This 2 hour 20 minute suspense thriller, exposes girls' leaked private videos, climax will blow your mind, beat Drishyam, Andhadhun in plot, lead actors are…
Tamil films are widely known for their intriguing plots that keep us hook till the very end. From epic historic tales to suspenseful dramas, it offers various genres to explore. Today, we will discuss one such Tamil film that is filled with plot twists and thrilling suspense, leaving you sure-short with an unforgettable cinematic experience.
Released in 2017, it is Vijay Sethupathi and Gayathrie Shankar starrer- Puriyatha Puthir . Helmed by debutant director Ranjith Jeyakodi, the film explores themes of guilt, revenge and violation of privacy. Following the success of Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, Vijay Sethupathi collaborated with Gayathrie again for Puriyatha Puthir. Just like their previous project, their chemistry was widely adored in this film as well. View this post on Instagram
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Puriyatha Puthir was bankrolled by Deepan Boopathy and Ratesh Velu under Rebel Studio Productions, with music composed by Sam C.S, and cinematography handled by Dinesh B. Krishnan. The plot revolves around Kathir and Meera's relationship which gets threatening when Kathir began receiving private videos of Meera from an unknown person. Focused to uncover the truth, he began unraveling the surrounded mystery behind the blackmailer's scheme. Twisted climax and suspenseful plot will engage viewers till the very last.
Initially, Puriyatha Puthir was pronounced Mellisai , but its title got renamed in October 2016. The film was released on September 1, 2017, after undergoing several production delays. If you haven't watch Puriyatha Puthir yet, then you catch it streaming on Amazon Prime Video or Jio TV.
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