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22: Papanasam
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Release date: 2015
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10
Director: Jeethu Joseph
Duration: 2h 59m
Genre: Crime/Thriller
Cast: Kamal Haasan, Gautami, Nivetha Thomas
“Papanasam” is a Tamil thriller film that revolves around Suyambulingam, a middle-class man living in a small town with his family. The story takes a dramatic turn when Suyambulingam’s daughter accidentally kills a man during a burglary attempt. Fearing the consequences of their actions, the family decides to cover up the incident, leading to a series of intricate lies and deceptions to protect themselves from the law.
As the police investigation intensifies, Suyambulingam finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and manipulation, struggling to keep his family safe while evading suspicion. The film explores themes of morality, justice, and the lengths a father will go to protect his loved ones, culminating in a gripping climax that tests the limits of trust and loyalty.