Pithamagan
Chittan, a social outcast, has grown up in a cemetery. A drug dealer finds him a job in a cannabis farm. In prison, he meets a conman, Shakti. This friendship transforms him from his stony existence.
Directed by Bala · Action · Drama · 139 min · 2003
Trailer
Director
Bala
Writer
Bala
Studio
Evergreen Movie International
Release
24 Oct 2003
Runtime
139 min
Genres
Action, Drama
Full Plot
Chittan (Vikram) is born to a vagrant in a cemetery, who dies soon after. Raised with no contact to the outside world except with dead bodies, he grows up inept at social interaction. An acquaintance with a neighborhood drug dealer Gomathi (Sangitha) gets him a job as a handyman in a cannabis farm. Chittan ends up in jail where he makes his first real friendship - with a conman Shakti (Surya). When Chitthan and Sakthi try to step out of their lives of illicit activities, the local drug-lord interferes.
Cast & Characters
Supporting
Laila
Karuvaayan
Karunaas
Chithan's caretaker
Mu Ramaswamy
Manju's father
Visweswara Rao
Sekar's assistant
Muthukaalai
Mathivathanan
Rajan
Did You Know?
Bala has directed 9 films in our catalog, including Paradesi, Tharai Thappattai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Vikram appears in 32 films in our catalog, including I, Kadhal Sadugudu.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
After Nandhaa (2001), Bala announced his next project Pithamagan with Vikram and Suriya, the main lead actors of his previous films who received popularity after struggle.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Pithamagan holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (7,677 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
United Kingdom
India
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.3/10 on IMDb (7,677 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pithamagan's IMDb rating?+
Pithamagan has a 8.3/10 rating on IMDb from 7,677 votes.
Is Pithamagan good? What are critics saying?+
Pithamagan holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (7,677 votes).
How long is Pithamagan?+
Pithamagan has a runtime of 139 min.
Who directed Pithamagan?+
Pithamagan was directed by Bala.
Where can I watch Pithamagan?+
Pithamagan is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to the movie "Pithamagan" is overwhelmingly positive, with fans praising Chiyaan Vikram's performance and the film's trailer. The reactions also emphasize the actor's BAAP (Best Actor) status and Oscar-winning acting credentials. Additionally, many fans express their excitement for a film by director Bala that promises to be worthy of its landmark status.
From the trailer's comments
Chiyaan Vikram is Mall of acting. He is BAAP of acting. He is god of acting.
@flash-uj6ly · 27 likes20 time mela paathute padam vera level 😍
@vigneshrajendran9234 · 5 likesOscars winning acting vikram
@sourabhrokde290 · 10 likesFinally a trailer worthy of this landmark film!
@imranvp · 3 likesTwo Best Actors in india 😍
@geralt3776 · 2 likesA flim By Bala...
@41_senju.s74 · 3 likesSemma Edit 😍
@Trippy.Fox10 · 4 likesGood Movie. Suriya, Vikram and everybody acted very well in the mvie. Songs and BGM in the movie were good. The movie had many vulgar scenes which made the movie violent. The movie had some unwanted scenes which made the movie somewhat lagging. Good Movie.
@santhosh1758 · 5 likes
