Piravi
1989, Malayalam. Directed by Shaji N. Karun.
A father's love for his only son at the height of The Emergency...
When his son fails to arrive home to attend his daughter's engagement ceremony, aging patriarch Raghava Chakyar waits daily for him at the bus stop. He soon comes to learn that his son, Raghu, was taken into police custody for political reasons and tries to get to the bottom of this.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
- U
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- Released
- 6 January 1989
- Original title
- പിറവി
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Raghunath Paleri, S. Jayachandran Nair, Shaji N. Karun
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How long is Piravi?
Piravi runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Piravi have a post-credits scene?
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Piravi parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Piravi is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Piravi on?
Piravi isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 January 1989. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Piravi?
If you liked Piravi, try The Last Bus, The Truth About Emanuel, Hungry Hearts.
Who directed Piravi?
Piravi (1989) was directed by Shaji N. Karun and stars Premji, Archana, Lakshmi Krishnamurthy.