Papanasam

Synopsis

Papanasam is a gripping crime thriller directed by Jeethu Joseph, a remake of the Malayalam film Drishyam. The story revolves around Suyambulingam, played by Kamal Haasan, a cable TV operator in a small town. His family becomes entangled in a heinous crime, which forces them to weave an intricate web of lies to protect themselves. As the pressure mounts and suspicions rise, Suyambulingam must outwit the police and the real culprits to safeguard his loved ones. With stellar performances and a tightly woven plot, Papanasam is a rollercoaster of suspense and drama that will keep audiences on the edge of their seats until the very end.

Cast

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  Kamal Haasan

  Suyambulingam

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  Gautami Tadimalla

  Rani Suyambulingam

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  Kalabhavan Mani

  Constable Perumal

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  Asha Sarath

  IG Geetha Prabhakar

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  Nivetha Thomas

  Selvi Suyambulingam

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  Ananth Narayan Mahadevan

  Prabhakar

Reviews

Papanasam has received high acclaim from critics and audiences alike. Rotten Tomatoes gave it a perfect score of 100%, praising its engaging storyline and Kamal Haasan's powerhouse performance. IMDb rates it at an impressive 8.4/10, with viewers lauding the film for its strong character development and unpredictable plot twists. The Times of India described Papanasam as 'a masterclass in suspense filmmaking', highlighting its taut screenplay and phenomenal acting. Variety called it 'a riveting thriller that keeps you guessing till the last frame'. Overall, Papanasam is a must-watch for anyone who appreciates a well-crafted thriller with exceptional performances.

See also

Shutter Island

Inside Out

Source Code

Rambo III