Kaththukkutti(2015)
Kaththukkutti is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by R. Saravanan and produced by Ramkumar. The film stars Narain and Srushti Dange in lead roles, with Soori in a supporting comedic part. The story follows Karthik, a young man who falls in love with a woman named Anjali through phone calls, but struggles when her appearance does not match his expectations. Set in Chennai, the film explores themes of love, identity, and self-acceptance. It received positive reviews for its honest storytelling and relatable characters. The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes and was released in theaters in 2015.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Vodafone Play, ZEE5, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 1 October 2015
- Director
- Era Saravanan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Karthik accidentally dials a wrong number and connects with Anjali. Her voice captivates him, and they fall in love over the phone. But when they finally meet, Karthik is shocked by her ordinary looks. He panics and pretends to be someone else, starting a web of lies. Can he learn to love her real self before he loses her forever?
“Love sees the heart, not the face”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kaththukkutti
Cast reunions in this film: Shrushti Dange & Soori (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Era. Saravanan is also a practicing lawyer, and this was his debut feature film.
- Actor Aadukalam Naren, known for his villain roles, played a positive character as the protagonist's father.
- The movie's title 'Kathukutty' is a colloquial Tamil term for a mischievous or naughty child, reflecting the lead character's initial nature.
- It was shot extensively in rural Tamil Nadu, particularly in areas like Tirunelveli, to authentically depict the agricultural setting.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and was later promoted heavily through television broadcasts, especially on local Tamil channels.
- Music was composed by S. Thaman, but the soundtrack did not gain major commercial success unlike his other works at the time.
- A subplot involving a romantic angle was reportedly trimmed during editing to keep the focus on the political and agricultural drama.
