Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi is a landmark 2006 Indian Tamil-language historical comedy film. Produced by the renowned director S. Shankar through S Pictures and directed by debutant Chimbu Deven, the film marked the first historical-themed Tamil movie in nearly three decades. It is widely celebrated for its sharp political satire and for featuring the iconic comedian Vadivelu in his first leading hero role, where he portrayed dual characters. Production and Release Details
Ukkiraputhiran: A brave, educated patriot raised in a village who fights to save his kingdom from being enslaved by the British.
Set in the late 18th century during the early stages of the British Raj, the film follows twin brothers separated at birth: Pulikesi XXIII imsai arasan 23am pulikesi moviesda
Ukraputhan: A highly educated, brave, and patriotic revolutionary fighter.
In the pantheon of Tamil satire, few films command the same level of loyal, niche reverence as Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi (literally: Emperor Pulikesi the 23rd). Released in 2006, this period political satire, written and directed by the master filmmaker Chimbu Deven, broke every conventional rule of Tamil cinema. With a fictional king, a "single-set" village, and a cast of then-underdogs (Vadivelu in a double role, Nasser, and Monica), the film defied box office logic to become a "cult classic." Imsai Arasan 23am Pulikesi is a landmark 2006
Set in the late 18th century during the early stages of the British Raj, the story revolves around twin brothers separated at birth:
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Vadivelu (in dual roles as Pulikesi XXIII and Ukraputhan), Monica, Tejashree, Nassar, Manorama, and Nagesh.