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Attakathi(2012)

8.0/10
Tamil125 mins

Attakathi (2012) is a 125-minute Tamil film directed by Pa. Ranjit. Starring Vijay Vishwa, Nandita and Iyshwarya Rajesh. With an audience rating of 8.0/10, Attakathi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.

Director:Pa. Ranjit
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 August 2012
Director
Pa. Ranjit
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 5m
GudVibe Rating
8.0/10

Storyline

A college student named Dinakaran leads a local gang but has no luck with girls. He decides to pursue Poornima, a woman who turned him down in the past, hoping to finally find a real relationship.

A hopeless romantic tries to win back his first crush.

Film Details

8.0Rating
125Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date15 August 2012
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Mild
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Mild

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
loveidentityfriendshipfamily
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Attakathi' refers to a type of playing card, symbolizing the hero's unpredictable and playful nature in love.
  • Director Pa. Ranjith made his directorial debut with this film, which was shot on a very low budget with mostly new actors.
  • The movie's realistic portrayal of North Chennai life and slang was praised for its authenticity and fresh perspective.
  • Composer Santhosh Narayanan's soundtrack for the film marked his debut in Tamil cinema and became highly popular.
  • Lead actor Dinesh was reportedly paid only a small amount, as the film was an experimental project with limited funding.
  • Many scenes were improvised by the cast to capture natural performances, especially in the college and local settings.
  • The film's success helped launch the careers of both director Pa. Ranjith and composer Santhosh Narayanan in the industry.

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