This is the 979th most frequent Tamil word.
படலத
The word "படலத" does not appear to have a clear or standard meaning in Tamil. It might be a misspelling or non-standard usage.
In this context, 'படலத' metaphorically represents the wave-like start of the movie action.
அரங்கின் பின்புறத்திலுள்ள திரையில் படம் படலத போல் தொடங்கியது.
On the screen at the back of the hall, the movie started as a wave.
Here, 'படலத' is used figuratively to describe a wave-like group of people with significant energy.
மிகுந்த உற்சாகம் கொண்ட படலத கூட்டம் விழாவில் கலந்து கொண்டது.
A highly enthusiastic wave of people participated in the festival.
Here, 'படலத' refers to waves, illustrating its meaning related to sea waves.