Perusu (2005 film)
2005 Indian film
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Perusu (transl. Bigshot)[a] is a 2005 Indian Tamil-language biographical crime film, based on the life of gangster Ayodhyakuppam Veeramani,[1] who was shot dead in 2003.[2] The film, written and directed by GK, stars Madhu as Veeramani. It was released on 1 November 2005,[3] and failed at the box office.[4]
Directed byGK
Written byGK
StarringMadhu
CinematographyPrabhakar
| Perusu | |
|---|---|
Poster | |
| Directed by | GK |
| Written by | GK |
| Starring | Madhu |
| Cinematography | Prabhakar |
| Edited by | K. B. Shankar |
| Music by | Sabesh–Murali |
Production company | Pindex Creations |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Plot
Cast
- Madhu as Ayodhyakuppam Veeramani
- Neepa as Porkodi
- Gemini Balaji as Karna
- Mohankumar as Nandu
- Deeptishri as Lily
Critical reception
Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote, "For viewers fed up of the routine stuff, Perusu, intelligent and well-crafted, and sincerely attempting to break away from the routine grammar of film-making, is worth a watch".[5] Cinesouth appreciated the casting choices and direction, but criticised the cinematography.[6]
Notes
- Also a nickname for the title character.
