Pogumidam Vegu Thooramillai

Storyline

Kumar, a mortuary van driver, embarks on a journey from Chennai to Tirunelveli transporting Narayana Perumal body. Along the way, he meets Nalinamoorthy, a failed Koothu artist, and faces challenges that test his compassion and humanity. The film explores societal norms, personal struggles, and human connections during life's journey.

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Tagline

"A journey of life, death, and human connection."

Motion Picture Rating (MPA)

U/A

Trivia

• Stars Vimal as Kumar, a mortuary van driver, and Karunas as Nalinamoorthy, a failed Koothu artist.
• Produced by Siva Kilari under Shark 9 Pictures.
• Cinematography by Demel Xavier Edwards and music composed by N. R. Raghunanthan.
• Released theatrically on 23 August 2024 and streamed on Prime Video from 8 October 2024.
• Explores themes of humanity, compassion, and societal norms in a road-trip narrative.

Goofs

• Some scenes have slow pacing, which may affect engagement.
• Production values in certain sequences appear modest.
• Minor continuity issues during road-trip sequences.

Quotes

• "I am no longer alive, but my story is just beginning."
• "In death, I find my true voice."

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• Post-credits scene reflects on life transient nature and the importance of human connections.

Connections

• Similar thematic elements to The Straight Story and The Motorcycle Diaries, focusing on personal growth and human interactions during journeys.
• Rural Tamil Nadu landscapes echo other regional films that highlight local culture and traditions.

Soundtracks

• Score composed by Nelson Carlo de los Santos Arias.
• Uses a blend of traditional African rhythms and ambient sounds to evoke Pepe journey.