''Parasuram'' () is a 2003 Indian

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written and directed by Arjun. It stars himself in the lead role alongside

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and

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. The music was composed by

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Plot

A case is entrusted to Assistant Police Commissioner Parasuram, a patriotic officer tough as a nail. His ladylove is Meena. He locks horns with Akash, who sends misguided youths to Pakistan for training and brings them back to subvert the peaceful state. Akash's identity is a secret, while Shiva pops in as Naghulan's brother and gives a speech against terrorism. Meena is a petty thief who has a soft corner on Parasuram. The rest of the story is all about how Parasuram nails the bad guys with excessive blood spewing.

Cast

Production

The film was initially launched under the title ''Ashoka'' with

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as director and

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as the lead actress alongside Arjun. Later Shaji opted out from the film due to creative differences, with Arjun himself taking over direction. The film was dubbed in Telugu as ''Police Karthavyam'' in June 2003.

Soundtrack

The songs were composed by

. The background score was composed by Pravin Mani.

Reception

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'' criticised the lack of coherence in the script and wrote, "It is better if Arjun can invest his time and talent in something that is not as bad as ''Parasuram''". ''

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'' wrote, "Writer-director Arjun's intentions are noble. It is the execution that falters, especially in the last leg — for about three quarters of an hour before it is curtains". ''Chennai Online'' wrote "It's yet another 'patriotic' film, with a liberal dose of action from Arjun who doubles as director and hero. By now we know what Arjun is all about. An enviably maintained physique, a penchant for action scenes, and undisguised patriotic fervour. All this is re-established here. It's only the script that needed sprucing up".

References

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* {{Authority control 2000s Indian films 2000s police films 2000s Tamil-language films 2003 action films 2003 films Fictional portrayals of the Tamil Nadu Police Films about Islamic terrorism in India Films about jihadism Films directed by Arjun Sarja Films scored by A. R. Rahman India–Pakistan relations in popular culture Indian action films Indian police films Tamil-language Indian films