Perazhagan
Perazhagan is a 2004 Indian Tamil film directed by Sasi Shanker, starring Surya and Jyothika in lead roles with both essaying dual roles, whilst the supporting cast comprises Vivek, Manorama and Manobala among others. The film’s score and soundtrack are composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film, which is a remake of the 2002 Malayalam film Kunjikoonan, which had Dileep and Navya Nair starring as the lead couple and was directed by Sasi Shanker as well, got released on 6 May 2004, receiving rave reviews and winning three Awards at the South Filmfare Awards for the performances of Surya, Jyothika and comedian Vivek, respectively.
The story revolves around Chinna (Surya), a village youth who is sympathized for his looks but is lauded for selfless service to others. He covers up his handicap with humor. Unmindful of his looks, Chinna goes around looking for a suitable bride with the help of his friend (Vivek). Brushing aside many an insult hurled at him, he carries on.
In contrast to him is Karthik (Surya), a violent college student, who loves his classmate Priya (Jyothika). She comes across Chinna, who assures her that he would get her married to the man of her heart but she gets killed in a fracas involving a gangster. Meanwhile, the hunchback Surya comes across an orphaned poor blind girl, Shenbagam (Jyothika). He wins over heart by helping her out.
Thanks to his efforts, she gains her vision (the eyes of deceased Priya are transplanted on her). This results in a tussle between Chinna and Karthik as to whom Shenbagam belongs to now. However, fearing his looks, the hunchback, Chinna, decides to leave way for the other. But fate has different things for him…
Directed by: Sasi Shanker
Produced by : M. Saravanan, M. Balasubramanian, M. S. Guhan, B. Gurunath
Written & Screenplay: Sasi Shanker
Story: Benny P. Nayarambalam
Dialogue: D. P. Singappuli
Starring : Surya, Jyothika, Vivek, Manorama, Bobby, Thalaivasal Vijay, Manobala
Music: Yuvan Shankar Raja
Cinematography: R. Rathnavelu
Editing by : Anthony
Studio: AVM Productions
Release date: 16 April 2004
