
Pazhani is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by Perarasu.
The film stars Bharath in the main lead role alongside Kajal Aggarwal and Khushbu, produced by Sakthi Chidambaram under the banner Cinema Paradise, with music composed by Srikanth Deva.
The movie follows Pazhanivel, who is released from jail after 15 years and accidentally saves Jeevanandham from some goons, leading to him being appointed as Jeevanandham's car driver. He later discovers that Jeevanandham is his sister, Karpagambal.
Pazhani hides his identity from Karpagambal and reveals his name as Vellaiyan, as she has a hatred towards her brother from childhood. The film was launched on 10 August 2007 and released on 15 January 2008, coinciding with the Pongal festival.
The movie became a commercial success and was later remade into Oriya as Gud Boy (2012).