''Panjumittai'' () is a 2018

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film written and directed by debutant S. P. Mohan (also known as Sengoda mohan) and produced by Ramesh KV, S. Ganesh and Vinodh Kumar. The film has Ma Ka Pa Anand and Nikhila Vimal in the lead roles, while

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, Pandu and

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play supporting roles. D. Imman composed the music for the film, which was based on the short film ''Kalaru''.

Plot

Appu, a married man, begins to suspect his close friend Kuppu having an affair with his wife Ranji, as he finds both of them sharing similar interests.

Cast

* Ma Ka Pa Anand as Appu * Nikhila Vimal as Ranji *

as Kuppu *

as Psychiatrist * Pandu *

*Bharathimani *Thavasi as Ranji's father

Soundtrack

The soundtrack was composed by D. Imman.

Release and reception

''Panjumittai'' was released on 1 June 2018. ''

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'' rated the film 1.5 out of 5 stars. ''

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'' rated it 3 stars out of 5, writing, "''Panjumittai'' is a throwback to the wonderful, sweet escape a cinema hall offered in the past, but in its existing problematic form, also turns out to be a stark reminder of how artificiality can leave a bitter aftertaste."

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*{{IMDb title, 7943328 2018 films 2010s Tamil-language films Features based on short films Films scored by D. Imman Indian science fiction comedy films 2010s science fiction comedy films Indian fantasy comedy films 2010s fantasy comedy films 2018 directorial debut films 2018 comedy films