Eetti(2015)
'Eetti' is a 2015 Tamil-language sports action film written and directed by Ravi Arasu in his directorial debut. The film stars Atharvaa as Pughazhenthi, a hurdles champion with a rare blood disorder, and Sri Divya as Gayathri, a college student who falls in love with him. The story follows Pughazh as he trains for a national sports meet while battling a counterfeit money gang that threatens his loved ones. G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the music, and the soundtrack features six tracks including the popular 'Panjumittai'. The film received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for Atharvaa's performance but criticism for its formulaic masala elements. Produced by S. Michael Rayappan, 'Eetti' was released on 11 December 2015.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun NXT, JioHotstar, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 11 December 2015
- Director
- Ravi Arasu
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 6.7/10
Storyline
A national-record-holding hurdles athlete with a deadly blood disorder must protect his loved ones from a ruthless counterfeit money gang. While training for a major sports meet, he accidentally gets caught in a gang war and must fight without getting a single scratch.
“One cut. One race. One chance.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Eetti
Cast reunions in this film: Aadukalam Naren & G. V. Prakash Kumar (11 films together), G. V. Prakash Kumar & Kaali Venkat (11 films together), Jayaprakash & G. V. Prakash Kumar (10 films together), Jayaprakash & Aadukalam Naren (8 films together), Jayaprakash & Kaali Venkat (7 films together), and Aadukalam Naren & Kaali Venkat (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Eetti' means 'target' in Tamil, reflecting the protagonist's role as a pawn in a larger conspiracy.
- Director Ravi Arasu previously worked as an assistant director on several films, including the 2006 Tamil hit 'Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu'.
- The movie was shot in just 40 days, a relatively short schedule for a Tamil action film at the time.
- Actor Atharvaa performed many of his own stunts despite his character having a bleeding disorder called hemophilia.
- The film's climax was filmed at a real, abandoned factory location to add a gritty, authentic feel.
- Composer D. Imman, known for his folk-inspired scores, provided the music, but the soundtrack had limited commercial success.
- Upon release, the film received mixed reviews, with some critics praising the unique premise but noting familiar plot elements.
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