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2017 · Tamil · 2h 05m · Romance, Comedy, Action · CBFC U
Keep your shortlist together and see where it’s streaming
Filmi Score
Very good
4 reviews · provisional
72
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Critics call Dhanush's directing debut heartwarming, built on Rajkiran's performance and his chemistry with Revathy, though several flag clichéd or contrived stretches and a score that sometimes overdoes it.
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Summary
Pa Paandi (2017, Tamil) has a Filmi Score of 72 from 4 critic reviews, and is rated 7+ by Filmi (CBFC: U).
‘Power’ Paandi, once a legendary stunt master who ruled the world of film stunts in his prime years is now content in living a peaceful life with his son and grandchildren. But he soon realizes that his acts that he thinks is normal and righteous, constantly irks his son who seems to taking their relationship for granted. One such overblown tiff with his son drives him to go do some soul searching, the outcome of which has many unexpected experiences.
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‘Power’ Paandi, once a legendary stunt master who ruled the world of film stunts in his prime years is now content in living a peaceful life with his son and grandchildren. But he soon realizes that his acts that he thinks is normal and righteous, constantly irks his son who seems to taking their relationship for granted. One such overblown tiff with his son drives him to go do some soul searching, the outcome of which has many unexpected experiences.
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The critic calls Pa Paandi an unusual must-watch, praising Rajkiran and Revathi's performances and Dhanush's surprising, unsentimental writing,… Read it there →
Pa. Paandi Review {3.5/5}: Power Paandi is a heartwarming film that, despite its conventional storytelling, packs in a huge emotional wallop Read it there →
Baradwaj Rangan finds Pa Paandi contrived and shamelessly manipulative in stretches, with an overbearing score, but says Rajkiran's warmth and the… Read it there →
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52
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What did critics say about Pa Paandi?
Pa Paandi has a Filmi Score of 72 (Very good), the mean of 4 readings of critic reviews, one per review. The score is provisional until at least five reviews are read. Readings run from 52 (Film Companion) to 82 (The News Minute). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
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