: To keep their wives and the police from finding out, the five men weave an increasingly absurd web of excuses, leading to some of the most iconic comedic dialogues in Tamil cinema. Legacy and Writing
While it is a dark comedy (involving a death and cover-up), it is played as a lighthearted laugh riot. Letterboxd Performances and Direction Kamal Haasan: index of panchathanthiram
Focuses on the break-up of friendships due to deceit and interference. : To keep their wives and the police