Paradesi
Before independence during the 1940's depicts the lives of poor carefree villagers who are lured to work in Tea plantation farms and how they are forced to live rest of their lives as slaves with no traces of hope and freedom.
Directed by Bala · Drama · History · 126 min · 2013
Trailer
Director
Bala
Studio
N/A
Release
15 Mar 2013
Runtime
126 min
Genres
Drama, History
Cast & Characters
Atharvaa Murali
Vedhika
Dhansika
Did You Know?
Bala has directed 9 films in our catalog, including Tharai Thappattai, Varmaa.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Atharvaa Murali appears in 15 films in our catalog, including Semma Botha Aagatha, DNA.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The film was adapted from Eriyum Panikadu, a Tamil translation of the 1969 novel Red Tea by Paul Harris Daniel which explores Harris's encounters with enslaved tea plantation workers in the Madras Presidency in colonial India.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Paradesi holds 8.0/10 on IMDb (2,086 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
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United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.0/10 on IMDb (2,086 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Paradesi's IMDb rating?+
Paradesi has a 8.0/10 rating on IMDb from 2,086 votes.
Is Paradesi good? What are critics saying?+
Paradesi holds 8.0/10 on IMDb (2,086 votes).
How long is Paradesi?+
Paradesi has a runtime of 126 min.
Who directed Paradesi?+
Paradesi was directed by Bala.
Where can I watch Paradesi?+
Paradesi is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
