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Rettai Kadhir(2014)

4.7/10
Tamil minstheatrical

Rettai Kadhir is a 2014 Tamil-language romantic drama film co-directed by Ram Kishore and S. Selvam. The lead cast includes Pandiarajan, Smitha Samuel, Subbhu, and Mahanadhi Shankar. Set in a rural Tamil village, the story follows a poor farmer who falls in love with a village woman, but her father arranges her marriage to a wealthy city man. The film explores the conflict between personal love and family tradition. It was released on February 14, 2014, aligning with Valentine's Day. The movie received moderate attention for its simple storytelling and village setting. No information is available about its box office performance or streaming availability.

Director:Ramkishore
Occasion:Valentine's Day 2014
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 February 2014
Director
Ramkishore
Language
Tamil
Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

A poor farmer named Subbhu falls in love with Smitha, a village woman. Her father wants her to marry a rich city man. Subbhu must prove his love and worth to win her family's blessing.

Two hearts, one destiny

Film Details

4.7Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 February 2014
Release Typetheatrical
OccasionValentine's Day 2014
Also Known AsRettai Kathir

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was originally titled 'Rettai Kadhir' but was also promoted as 'Double Barrel' in some contexts.
  • Director Ramkishore is known for his work in Telugu cinema, making this a rare Tamil directorial venture.
  • The movie's release date of February 14, 2014, coincided with Valentine's Day, targeting a holiday audience.
  • It was shot extensively in and around Chennai, with specific scenes filmed at the Binny Mills area.
  • The film's cast included several actors known primarily for supporting roles in bigger Tamil films.
  • Despite the festive release, it had a very limited theatrical run and minimal box office impact.
  • The title 'Rettai Kadhir' translates to 'Double Letter' or 'Twin Letter' in English.

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