'Paruthi Veeran', the most acclaimed movie in the recent times, has been running successfully for more than a year. The movie has touched the mark of 357 days today.

The movie that introduced Karthi in the lead role has been praised for various aspects like direction, screenplay, performances by Karthi and Priyamani, and music by Yuvan Shankar Raja. The realistic portrayal of rural life and the characterization of the protagonist were particularly hailed by the critics.

'Paruthi Veeran' has won many prestigious awards under various categories. It was judged the best film from Osian's Cinefan Festival of Asian and Arab Cinema for "its strong narrative that allows reality to be played out cinematically, rendered with visual energy to connect with a wider audience".

Priyamani received an award for best actress in Osian film festival. Priyamani also won Tamil Nadu government award for Best actress.

The film was selected to be screened in Cannes Film Festival in 2007. Now it has been selected to be screened in German Film Festival, which is held from February 11 - 15.

Ameer's 'Paruthi Veeran' has undoubtedly made Kollywood proud.