• Thursday, 06 November 2025

Byri Pagam 1

1970-01-01
RATING
6.6/10
POPULARITY
65.0
Last Updated on 05 Nov 2025
Byri Pagam 1 Poster

Lingam, an engineering graduate from a small town near Nagercoil, becomes deeply involved in pigeon racing - a sport respected by some and feared by others. His mother, who lost her husband earlier, urges him to complete his education and stay away from the dangerous race circuits. As Lingam's passion escalates, his bond with his mother and his own future hang in the balance. The film captures how tradition, ambition, and family love collide against the backdrop of "byri" the falcon and pigeon racing culture.

Lingam, an engineering graduate from a small town near Nagercoil, becomes deeply involved in pigeon racing - a sport respected by some and feared by others. His mother, who lost her husband earlier, urges him to complete his education and stay away from the dangerous race circuits. As Lingam's passion escalates, his bond with his mother and his own future hang in the balance. The film captures how tradition, ambition, and family love collide against the backdrop of "byri" the falcon and pigeon racing culture.

Director:

Writers:

Stars:

Genres: Drama | Sport | Family Drama

More Videos

No cast information available.

FAQ

A young man gets involved in pigeon racing in Nagercoil, struggling between family expectations and his ambitions.

John Glady directed and wrote the movie.

Syed Majeed and Meghana Ellen play the lead roles.

Traditional sports, ambition, family bonds, and community life.

It was released on 23 February 2024.

Movie Details

Storyline

Byri: Pagam 1 portrays how tradition and ambition clash in a small-town pigeon racing circuit. Lingam's decision to embrace the sport impacts his mother's hopes for him, his own future, and his standing in the community. The falcon and pigeon metaphor reflects human struggle, resilience, and the pursuit of respect.

Tagline

When the wings of tradition carry dreams and danger both.

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A

Did you know

Trivia
  • Directed and written by John Glady.
  • The title "Byri" refers to the falcon that pigeon breeders consider their biggest threat.
  • Shot extensively in Kanyakumari with local pigeon racing experts as part of the cast.
  • Over 700 CGI shots were used to depict pigeon flight sequences.
Goofs
  • Minor pacing issues appear in the first half as the story establishes the sport's background.
  • Some non-professional cast members' performances show slight inconsistencies.
Quotes
  • "Only the pigeon that flies free can show you the price of freedom."
  • "In a race where your own bird is the competitor and the falcon waits to strike, every moment counts."
Crazy_credits
  • The end credits roll across aerial shots of pigeons flying at dawn, representing the sport's emotional essence.
Connections
  • Comparable to Tamil neo-realistic dramas that explore local culture and grassroots sports themes.
Soundtracks
  • Music composed by Arun Raj, featuring the track "Falcon in the Sky," blending Tamil-English rap with rural energy.

No related news available.

More to explore

Movies in category

Related Movies

You may also like