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Sathyaraj
E. V. Ramasamy a.k.a. Periyar
Vagai Chandrasekar
Ramanathan
Jyothirmayi
Nagammai
Khusbhu Sundar
Maniammai
Manorama
Kaikala Satyanarayana
S. S. Stanley
C. N. Annadurai
Mohan Raman
B. R. Ambedkar
Vijay Adhiraj
Swarnamalya
Vennira Aadai Nirmala
Typist Gopu
Madhan Bob
Nizhalgal Ravi
Ajay Rathnam
Ilavarasu
Vasu Vikram
M. R. Radha
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gnana Rajasekaran
- Screenplay & Story
- Gnana Rajasekaran
- Original Score
- Vidyasagar
- Original Title
- பெரியார்
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gnana Rajasekaran
Gnana Rajasekaran
Vidyasagar
Thangar Bachan
B. Lenin
Department Leadership Roster
Gnana Rajasekaran
Director
Thangar Bachan
Director of Photography
Gnana Rajasekaran
Writer
B. Lenin
Editor
Vidyasagar
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Periyar.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Periyar
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Periyar about?
Periyar joins the Indian struggle for independence after being disgusted by the injustices of the Hindu caste system. Later, he begins fighting for the rights of Tamilians.
Who directed Periyar?
Periyar was directed by Gnana Rajasekaran.
Who stars in Periyar?
The principal cast of Periyar includes Sathyaraj, Vagai Chandrasekar, Jyothirmayi, Khusbhu Sundar, Manorama.
When was Periyar released and how long is it?
Periyar was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 2h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Periyar?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Periyar was composed by Vidyasagar.