Aduthathu(2011)
Aduthathu is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language thriller film directed by Thakkali Srinivasan. The film stars Nassar, Sriman, and Vaiyapuri in lead roles. The story follows ten strangers who are lured to a deserted island under the pretense of a reality show. They soon discover that a mysterious killer is hunting them one by one. The film is an adaptation of Agatha Christie's novel 'And Then There Were None'. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its faithful adaptation and tense atmosphere. The movie was released in theatres in 2012.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- VI movies and tv, Sun NXT, JioTV, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 23 September 2011
- Director
- Thakkali Srinivasan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
Ten ordinary people are tricked into joining a reality show on a remote island. They expect to compete for a cash prize. Instead, they find themselves trapped with a killer who wants them dead. One by one, they die. Raghu must uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim.
“Ten strangers. One killer. No escape.”
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Cast & Crew
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Aduthathu
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Sriman (16 films together), Nassar & Ilavarasu (7 films together), Sriman & Ilavarasu (6 films together), Sriman & Aarthi (5 films together), Nassar & Aarthi (4 films together), and Sriman & Thakkaali Srinivasan (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Thakkali Srinivasan is better known as a popular comedian in Tamil cinema.
- The movie was shot in just 21 days, mostly on a single island location to keep costs low.
- It was inspired by international reality shows and survival thrillers popular in the early 2000s.
- Actor Sampath Raj, who plays a key role, was also a prominent villain in many Tamil films of that era.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and is now primarily known through television broadcasts.
- Despite its thriller plot, the movie includes comedy scenes typical of Tamil commercial cinema of the time.
- The title 'Aduthathu' translates to 'The Next One', hinting at the suspense of who will survive next.