Periyar
2007, Tamil. Directed by Gnana Rajasekaran.
Periyar joins the Indian struggle for independence after being disgusted by the injustices of the Hindu caste system. Later, he begins fighting for the rights of Tamilians.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
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Periyar is streaming on Eros Now Select in India.
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- Released
- 4 May 2007
- Original title
- பெரியார்
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Gnana Rajasekaran
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Periyar runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is Periyar on?
Periyar is streaming on Eros Now Select in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Periyar?
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Who directed Periyar?
Periyar (2007) was directed by Gnana Rajasekaran and stars Sathyaraj, Vagai Chandrasekar, Jyothirmayi.