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Panchu Arunachalam

Panchu Arunachalam

Writer, also director · Died August 9, 2016, aged 75 · Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India

Panchu Arunachalam was an Indian writer, director, producer and lyricist who worked in Tamil cinema. He was mentored by poet Kannadasan who was his uncle. He also worked as a songwriter. He started producing films under his production banner named P. A. Arts.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
June 18, 1941
Died
August 9, 2016 (aged 75)
From
Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, India
Works as
Writer, also director
Titles
11 on MovieCove · 108 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Down 16% in 30 days

What are Panchu Arunachalam's films like?

Across their 5 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
67%
Morality
16%
Self
10%
Survival
4%
Society
3%
Family bonds5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 5 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 4 · Serious 1 · Dark 0

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 2 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 0

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 0 · Charged 5 · Intense 0

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 0

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 1 · Even-paced 4 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 5 · Engaged 0 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 5 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
3
Joyful
2
Tense
2
Romantic
1
Absurd
2
Other
3

How their films linger

Feel-good4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy3
  • Bittersweet2

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Panchu Arunachalam's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 8 of their 11 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Panchu Arunachalam's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted.

Filmography

108 credits, 11 with a MovieCove page.

  • Muthuramalingam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Lyricist

  • Maya Kannadi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Producer

  • Chanakya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Story

  • Solla Marandha Kadhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Producer

  • Rishi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Producer · Story

  • Poovellam Kettuppar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Producer

  • Alexander (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Producer · Story

  • Mayabazar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Story

  • Thottil Kuzhandhai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Dialogue · Screenplay · Story

  • Vanaja Girija (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Dialogue · Screenplay · Story

  • Veera(1994)

    Dialogue · Lyricist · Producer · Screenplay

    Midcredits score: 66th percentile of all films

  • Enga Muthalali (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Producer · Writer

  • Sriramachandra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Story

  • Pandiyan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Lyricist · Screenplay

  • Kalikaalam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Director · Dialogue · Screenplay

  • Singaravelan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Dialogue · Story

  • Thambi Pondatti (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Director · Lyricist · Writer

  • Halli Rambhe Belli Bombe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Story

  • Dharma Durai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Lyricist · Screenplay

  • Puthu Paatu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Director · Lyricist · Writer

  • Enkitta Mothathe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Story

  • Athisaya Piravi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Writer

  • Michael Madana Kama Rajan(1990)

    Lyricist · Producer

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Idem Pellam Baboi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Screenplay · Story

  • Mappillai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Screenplay

  • Raja Chinna Roja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Writer

  • Apoorva Sagodharargal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Story

  • Rajathi Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Screenplay

  • Manamagale Vaa(1988)

    Director · Lyricist · Writer

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Dharmathin Thalaivan(1988)

    Screenplay

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • Anjada Gandu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Story

  • En Jeevan Paaduthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Lyricist · Producer · Story

  • Guru Sishyan(1988)

    Producer · Screenplay

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Ullam Kavarntha Kalvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Screenplay

  • Manithan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Writer

  • Poorna Chandra (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Producer · Screenplay · Story

  • Neethana Antha Kuyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Dialogue · Lyricist

  • Jappanil Kalyanaraman(1985)

    Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Nalla Thambi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Screenplay

  • Puthiya Theerpu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Writer

  • Uyarndha Ullam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Writer

  • En Selvame (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Lyricist

  • Thambikku Entha Ooru(1984)

    Lyricist · Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Vaazhkai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Screenplay

  • Kuva Kuva Vaathugal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Lyricist · Producer · Story

  • Muthu Engal Sothu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Dialogue

  • Thoongadhey Thambi Thoongadhey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Writer

  • Mann Vasanai(1983)

    Dialogue · Lyricist

    Midcredits score: 60th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Adutha Varisu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Dialogue · Lyricist · Screenplay

  • Veetula Raman Veliyila Krishnan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Lyricist · Producer

  • Paayum Puli (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Writer

  • Magane Magane (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Lyricist · Producer · Writer

  • Bezubaan(1982)

    Original Story

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Rani Theni (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Lyricist

  • Kozhi Koovuthu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Lyricist

  • Enkeyo Ketta Kural (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Lyricist · Producer · Writer

  • Sakalakala Vallavan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Writer

  • Kadhal Oviyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Lyricist

  • Thanikattu Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Lyricist

  • Anandha Ragam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Lyricist · Producer · Screenplay · Story

  • Pokkiri Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Screenplay

  • Ellam Inbamayyam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Lyricist · Producer · Writer

  • Shankarlal(1981)

    Lyricist

    Midcredits score: 35th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Karaiyellam Shenbagappoo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Lyricist

  • Garjanai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Lyricist

  • Alaigal Oyivadhilai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Lyricist

  • Kadal Meengal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Lyricist · Screenplay

  • Kanni Theevu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Lyricist

  • Kazhugu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Lyricist · Producer · Writer

  • Meendum Kokila (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    Lyricist

  • Rusi Kanda Poonai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Producer · Writer

  • Murattu Kaalai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Lyricist · Writer

  • Nenjathai Killathe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Lyricist

  • Nizhalgal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Lyricist

  • Guru (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Lyricist

  • Anbukku Naan Adimai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Lyricist

  • Poottaatha Poottukkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Lyricist

  • Ullasa Paravaigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Lyricist · Writer

  • Nadhiyai Thedi Vandha Kadal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)

    Lyricist

  • Vetrikku Oruvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Lyricist · Writer

  • Aarilirunthu Arubathu Varai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Lyricist · Producer · Writer

  • Niram Maaratha Pookkal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Dialogue · Lyricist

  • Kalyanaraman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Lyricist · Producer · Writer

  • Ponnu Oorukku Pudhusu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Lyricist

  • Kavari Maan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)

    Co-Producer · Lyricist · Writer

  • Priya (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Lyricist · Screenplay

  • Sakka Podu Podu Raja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Dialogue · Screenplay

  • Mullum Malarum (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Lyricist

  • Kaatrinile Varum Geetham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Writer

  • Vaazha Ninaithaal Vaazhalaam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Screenplay

  • Aalukkoru Aasai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Dialogue · Lyricist · Screenplay

  • Gayathri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Lyricist · Screenplay

  • Bhuvana Oru Kelvikkuri (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Lyricist · Screenplay

  • Thunai Iruppal Meenakshi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Lyricist

  • Kavikkuyil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Lyricist · Writer

  • Avar Enakke Sontham (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1977)

    Writer

  • Baalu Jenu(1976)

    Original Story

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Annakili (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Lyricist · Screenplay

  • Thunive Thunai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1976)

    Writer

  • Mayangukiral Oru Maadhu (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Writer

  • Uravu Solla Oruvan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Dialogue · Lyricist · Screenplay

  • Thiruneelakandar (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    Writer

  • Bheekara Nimishangal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1970)

    Producer

  • Amma Enge (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1964)

    Lyricist

  • Ratha Thilagam (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Producer

  • Naanum Oru Penn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Lyricist

  • Aasai Alaigal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1963)

    Lyricist

  • Saradha (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1962)

    Lyricist

Career shape

A full career of 108 titles from 1962 to 2017.

Highest rated

Veera (1994)

Midcredits 66th

Most popular right now

Thambikku Entha Ooru (1984)

By role

only this rolewith another role
Directing4 of 108: 0 only directing, 4 with another roleWriting103 of 108: 78 only writing, 25 with another role · typical Midcredits score66thProducing26 of 108: 5 only producing, 21 with another role · typical Midcredits score75th

108 titles, 25 with more than one role — writing and producing overlap on 21 of them.

By decade

1960s5 · crew1970s24 · crew1980s55 · crew1990s19 · crew2000s4 · crew2010s1 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Panchu Arunachalam's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 66th percentile, the median of all 11; across their 5 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 60th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

60thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Approval · how many liked their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Reach · how many have seen their films

22ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 5

Midcredits score across 11 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th3

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 11 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic1
  • Crowd Pleaser5
  • Mixed3

Most divisive · writer

Baalu Jenu (1976)

92nd percentile spread · 43% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · writer, producer

Michael Madana Kama Rajan (1990)

Midcredits 99th · 94% liked

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Panchu Arunachalam work with?

People who share at least 2 of Panchu Arunachalam's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ilaiyaraaja shares the most, 5.

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles