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Malayalam CINEMA · 2006
Pulijanmam
പുലിജന്മം
Overview
Kari Gurukkal, also known as Pulimaranja Thondachan (the great grandfather who turned into tiger), is a folk god of Pulayas, a subaltern community in North Kerala. According to legends, Kari was a master of martial arts and other arts. Envious, the upper caste people ordered him to bring tiger mane and tail to cure the madness of the ruler. For this, he had to take the tiger form and go to the forest. To get his human form back when he returns from the forest, his wife should pour water used for cleaning rice and beat him with broom. But when he returns from the forest, his wife got terrified by his form and fails to do what she was told to do. Unable to take human form, Kari goes back to the forest.
A closer look
Pulijanmam (2006) is a Malayalam-language Indian movie. Genres: Drama, Fantasy. Directed by Priyanandanan. The cast includes Murali, Sindhu Menon, Vineeth Kumar, Samvrutha Sunil. Runtime: 87 minutes.
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Pulijanmam FAQs
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What is the original language of Pulijanmam?
Pulijanmam is listed as a Malayalam-language movie in our catalogue. Dubbed versions are not tracked here.
What release date is listed for Pulijanmam?
Our source metadata lists 1 May 2006. Release dates can vary by country and may change; this does not confirm current cinema screenings.
Who directed Pulijanmam?
The listed director is Priyanandanan.
Who is in the cast of Pulijanmam?
The available cast credits include Murali, Sindhu Menon, Vineeth Kumar, Samvrutha Sunil. See Cast & crew above for the available character names and profile links.
How long is Pulijanmam?
The recorded runtime is 87 minutes. Different cuts or releases may have a different duration.
What type of movie is Pulijanmam?
The source lists these genres: Drama, Fantasy.
What is the original title of Pulijanmam?
The original title in our source data is പുലിജന്മം. The English-letter display name may be a romanization.
What is Pulijanmam about?
Kari Gurukkal, also known as Pulimaranja Thondachan (the great grandfather who turned into tiger), is a folk god of Pulayas, a subaltern community in North Kerala. According to legends, Kari was a master of martial arts and other arts. Envious, the upper caste people ordered him to bring tiger mane and tail to cure the madness of the ruler. For this, he had to take the tiger form and go to the forest. To get his human form back when he returns from the forest, his wife should pour water used for cleaning rice and beat him with broom. But when he returns from the forest, his wife got terrified by his form and fails to do what she was told to do. Unable to take human form, Kari goes back to the forest.
