Pallu Padama Paathuka

Pallu Padama Paathuka

Year: 2023

Runtime: 122 mins

Language: Tamil

ComedyHorror

Five youngsters, who are on the verge of committing suicide, happen to encounter zombies in a forest and a girl who comes to their rescue. Will they manage to escape?

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Timeline & Setting – Pallu Padama Paathuka (2023)

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Time period

Modern era

The events unfold in contemporary times, blending present-day sensibilities with covert scientific experiments. The story includes a laboratory setting and a narrative through-line about a virus and zombies, hinting at recent technological capabilities and ethical concerns. Flashbacks reveal the origins of Project Cthulhu and Rohit Sharma’s past decisions, situating the plot in a recent, relatable timeframe.

Location

Kunju Thanni Forest, Hitler's Residence, Rohit Sharma's Laboratory

Kunju Thanni Forest is the central setting where Gopi is first pulled into danger and where the zombie threat begins to unfold. The narrative threads connect this forest to a secret laboratory and to the residence of Hitler, the undead overlord, creating a ring of danger that drives the group’s pursuit and escape. These locations anchor the story’s shift from a kidnapping and pursuit to a revelation about the zombie project and its human costs.

🌳 Forest 🧪 Laboratory 🏰 Residence

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Main Characters – Pallu Padama Paathuka (2023)

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Gopi (Mahanadhi Shankar)

Gopi is a dubbing artist who is pulled into danger when a blind man hires him to guide him into the Kunju Thanni Forest. He is initially motivated by money but shows moments of resourcefulness and courage as the zombies close in. His choices drive the group’s trajectory and he becomes a catalyst for the rescue operation.

🎭 Dubbing artist 🧠 Quick thinker 💪 Courage under pressure

Poraali Mahesh (Dinesh Ravi)

Poraali Mahesh joins the survival trek and brings practical street-smarts and bravado. He shares his past with the others, including his arrest and escape, which reveals a stubborn but loyal nature. He develops a romantic interest in Sathya, which adds a personal stake to the mission.

💥 Brash but loyal 🗝️ Past secrets 💓 Romantic interest

Arumai Nayagam (Jagan)

Arumai Nayagam is a curious and impulsive member who accidentally enters a zombie-filled lab, triggering the central crisis. He contributes to the group’s dynamic with brash moves and occasional courage. He helps keep the group moving toward safety.

🧭 Explorer ⚡ Impulsive 🤝 Team player

Sathya (Sanchita Shetty)

Sathya is a resourceful young woman drawn to zombie research who ends up rescuing the group. She has a personal past connected to Rohit Sharma and leads the plan to save her companions. Her actions blend scientific curiosity with compassion for others.

🧠 Scientist 🎯 Leader 💉 Antidote inventor

Rohit Sharma (Anand Babu)

Rohit Sharma is a scientist whose ambitious experiments catalyzed the zombie outbreak. His flawed ethics and pursuit of control drive much of the backstory and the present danger. His actions and their consequences shape Sathya’s motivations and the broader conflict.

👨‍🔬 Scientist ⚖️ Ethical breach 💔 Father-daughter conflict

Parthasarathy (Linga)

Parthasarathy sacrifices his life to shield the group, demonstrating courage and selflessness. His act underscores themes of loyalty and sacrifice, serving as a pivotal moment of hope amid despair.

🕯️ Sacrifice 🤝 Loyal ally 🏅 Courage

Hitler (Hareesh Peradi)

Hitler is the undead overlord whose zombie army pursues Sathya, complicating the heroes’ rescue mission. His residence becomes the setting for the final confrontation, symbolizing the brutal consequences of the rogue science at the heart of the story.

🧟 Villain 👑 Leader 🏰 Lair

Aarav/Ramesh (Rajendran)

Aarav/Ramesh is a member of the ensemble who contributes to the group’s survival efforts and navigation through danger. His involvement adds another layer of resilience to the team’s dynamic.

🧭 Ally 🛠️ Practical 🏃‍♂️ Quick mover

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 09:47

Major Themes – Pallu Padama Paathuka (2023)

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🧭 Survival

The film centers on staying alive in a hostile, zombie-infested world. A diverse group of strangers bands together, facing an unpredictable forest and a ticking clock as they race to escape danger. Every decision tests trust, loyalty, and courage under pressure. The story emphasizes practical ingenuity and collective action over heroics.

🧬 Science

Project Cthulhu anchors the film’s examination of controversial genetic research. Rohit Sharma’s laboratory experiments reveal the thin line between breakthrough and catastrophe. The narrative questions scientific ambition when ethics are sacrificed for results, as zombies become a grim reminder of responsibility. Sathya’s involvement adds a personal stake to the costs and consequences of discovery.

🕯️ Sacrifice

Parthasarathy’s self-sacrifice becomes an emotional turning point that enables others to survive. The film treats sacrifice as a quiet, necessary choice in a crisis, not a flashy moment. Relationships are tested and loyalty is proven at the cost of life. The ending suggests that courageous acts can outlive the fallen by giving others a chance to rebuild.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 09:47

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