Paalai
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Shammu
| Paalai | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release 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 (transl. Desert)[1] is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language historical drama written and directed by Senthamizhan, who had previously assisted director Ram in Kattradhu Thamizh. Set in the Sangam period, the film stars debutant Sunil Kumar and Shammu in pivotal roles. It was released on 25 November 2011.
- 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.[2][3] It became the actress's final signed film before she left the film industry to complete her education.[4] Members of the Irula tribe also acted in the film.[5] Ved Shankar, in his debut, composed the music.[6]
