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Perazhagan (transl. Handsome man) is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Sasi Shanker, starring Suriya and Jyothika with both playing dual roles. The supporting cast includes Vivek, Manorama and Manobala. The movie's score and soundtrack were composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The film, which is a remake of the 2002 Malayalam film Kunjikoonan, released on 7 May 2004.[1] Suriya garnered acclaim for his portrayal of a hunchback in the film.[2]

Perazhagan
Poster
Directed by	Sasi Shanker
Written by	D. P. Singampuli (dialogues)
Screenplay by	Sasi Shankar
Story by	Benny P. Nayarambalam
Produced by	M. Saravanan M. Balasubramanian M. S. Guhan B. Gurunath
Starring	Suriya Jyothika
Cinematography	R. Rathnavelu
Edited by	Anthony
Music by	Yuvan Shankar Raja
Production company	AVM Productions
Release date	7 May 2004 (2004-05-07)
Running time	148 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil

Plot

The story revolves around Chinna (Suriya), a kindhearted village youth with a hunchback and is lauded for selfless service to others. He covers up his disability with humor and optimism. Unmindful of his looks, Chinna goes around looking for a suitable bride with the help of his friend Kuzhandhaisamy (Vivek), a marriage assembler. Brushing aside many insults hurled at him, he carries on with his life.

In contrast is Karthik (also Surya), a violent college student who madly loves his classmate Priya (Jyothika). She meets Chinna, who assures her that he would get her married to the man of her dreams. Priya and Karthik plan to elope with Chinna's help as her father rejects Karthik. However, she is killed in a frac by Varadhan (Bobby), a gangster, as revenge against Priya's father DCP Nair (Devan), who arrested and asaulted him. She dies in Karthik's arms with Nair watching and he arrests him thinking he's responsible for Priya's murder. Chinna saw Varadhan killing Priya, but Varadhan tells that he will be killed if he tells anyone what he saw. After Karthik is jailed as Priya's killer, Chinna pleads Nair and tells the truth behind Priya's murder. Meanwhile, Chinna comes across an orphaned, poor, blind girl Shenbagam (Jyothika). He wins over her heart by helping her out when her brother (Thalaivasal Vijay) died.

After his efforts, she gains her vision (Priya's eyes are transplanted to her). This results in a tussle between Chinna and Karthik as to whom Shenbagam now belongs. However, fearing his looks, Chinna decides to give way to Karthik and ends up staying in a temple where Kuzhandhaisamy finds him and brings him to Shenbagam. Shenbagam does not care of looks and accepts him. Before their marriage, Varadhan returns to avenge Chinna. Karthik remembers Priya and avenges her death by brutally killing Varadhan. Karthik approves Chinna and Shenbagam's wedding before being sent to jail. The film ends with the couple spending their honeymoon in Ooty.

Cast

Soundtrack

Perazhagan
Soundtrack album by Yuvan Shankar Raja
Released	15 April 2004
Recorded	2003 / 2004
Genre	Feature film soundtrack
Length	22:52
Label	AVM Audio
Producer	Yuvan Shankar Raja
Yuvan Shankar Raja chronology
Aethiree (2004) Perazhagan (2004) 7G Rainbow Colony (2004)

The soundtrack, released on 15 April 2004, has six songs composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja with Palani Bharathi, Kabilan, Pa. Vijay, Thamarai and Snehan writing the lyrics of each one song. The film also marked Suriya's debut at playback singing, albeit a chorus one; he made his official debut 10 years later with Anjaan.[3]

Release

The satellite rights of the film were sold to Sun TV.[4] Upon release, NP Films bought the Telugu remake rights of the film. However, the remake did not undergo production and the film was dubbed and released in Telugu as Sundarangadu.[5]

Critical reception

Sify wrote, "The film makes you laugh and cry at the same time. However the highlight of the film is Surya as Chinna and he is extraordinary. Here is one of his most lovable performances as the handicap, though as the morose Karthik, he just passes muster. Jyothika is a revelation (also in her first dual role) as the bubbly Priya and the blind Shenbagham. In her first de-glamorised role as Shenbagham she has proved her histrionics. Vivek for a change has a full length role and he brings the house down with his one-liners. Music by Yuvan is average but the background score is good. Director Sasi Sankar has to be applauded for making a feel-good film without any violence, vulgarity or even bad words.".[6]Indiaglitz wrote, "Surya deserves appreciation for his astounding performance. He is at his best, be it humor or action. The actor has scored a hat trick with Perazhagan now following his Kaakha Kaakha and Pithamagan last year. After a long gap, Vivek has succeeded in evoking laughter. A tailor-made role for Vivek in which he really excels. Actress Malavika appear for a number. Also in the cast includes Manorama, Devan, T P Gajendran, a debutant Bobby and Muthukalai."[7][8]

Awards and honours

Year	Award	Award Category	Artist	Result	Reference
2004	Filmfare Awards South	Filmfare Award for Best Actor	Suriya	Won	[1]
2004	Filmfare Awards South	Filmfare Award for Best Comedian	Vivek	Won
2004	Filmfare Awards South	Filmfare Best Actress Award in Tamil	Jyothika	Nominated
2004	Tamil Nadu State Film Awards	Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Actress	Jyothika	Won	[9]
2004	Dinakaran Film Awards	Dinakaran Film Award for Best Actress	Jyothika	Won	[10]

Legacy

Suriya reprises his role as Chinna in the song "Palla Palla" in Ayan.[11]

References

External links

• Perazhagan at IMDb

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