Sarpatta Parambarai
When Sarpatta Parambarai is challenged to a do-or-die match, Kabilan, a young labourer, must choose whether to put on the gloves himself and lead his clan to victory, or be dissuaded by his disapproving mother and dangerous politics.
Directed by Pa. Ranjith · History · Action · Drama · 174 min · 2021
Director
Pa. Ranjith
Writer
Pa. Ranjith, Tamizh Prabha
Studio
Neelam Productions / K9 Studios
Release
2021-07-22
Runtime
174 min
Genres
History, Action, Drama
Full Plot
In 1970s North Chennai, a young Dalit labourer named Kabilan dreams of becoming a boxer despite his mother's disapproval. With the help of his Anglo-Indian godfather, he catches the attention of Rangan, a boxing coach who trains him to take on the reigning champion Vembuli. Kabilan's underdog story gains momentum as he defeats several opponents, including a retired legend, and faces off against Vembuli in a highly anticipated match.
Cast & Characters
Kabilan
Arya
Vembuli
John Kokken
Raman
Santhosh Prathap
Duraikannu Vaathiyar, Vembuli's boxing coach
G. M. Sundar
Meeran
Sai Tamil
Lakshmi, Vetri's wife
Sanchana Natarajan
Did You Know?
Sarpatta Parambarai is part of TMDb's "Sarpatta Parambarai Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Pa. Ranjith has directed 7 films in our catalog, including Madras, Kaala.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Arya appears in 29 films in our catalog, including Ullam Ketkumae, Irandam Ulagam.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Arya confirmed the project in February.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
The film's title was announced to be titled Sarpatta Parambarai on December 2, 2020.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Arya underwent six hours of daily training for seven months to portray a boxer.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
The character 'Dancing' Rose was inspired by Naseem Hamed, known for his fluidic movement that almost mimics a dance form.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Sarpatta Parambarai holds 7.8/10 on TMDb (53 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
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 TMDb's aggregated score (7.8/10 on TMDb (53 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarpatta Parambarai's IMDb rating?+
Sarpatta Parambarai has a 8.5/10 rating on IMDb from 26,459 votes.
Is Sarpatta Parambarai good? What are critics saying?+
Sarpatta Parambarai holds 7.8/10 on TMDb (53 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Sarpatta Parambarai?+
Sarpatta Parambarai has a runtime of 174 min.
Who directed Sarpatta Parambarai?+
Sarpatta Parambarai was directed by Pa. Ranjith.
Where can I watch Sarpatta Parambarai?+
Sarpatta Parambarai is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, ManoramaMax, ManoramaMAX Amazon Channel.
