Vagabond) is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language period drama film written, produced and directed by Bala.

[4] Based on Paul Harris Daniel's 1969 novel Red Tea,[5] the film's story revolves around Raasa (Atharvaa), an unemployed villager who is misled into bonded labour at a tea plantation after being promised generous accommodation and wages by its supervisor (Jerry).

[1][3] Paradesi was made on a budget of ₹400 million[b] and was released on 15 March 2013 to critical acclaim,[2][7] but failed at the box office.

Paradesi led the 61st Filmfare Awards South with nine nominations including Best Film (Bala) and Best Actress (Vedhika).

Paradesi was nominated for eight awards at the BFI London Film Festival and won for Best Cinematography and Best Costume Designer.