Ulkuthu(2017)
Tamil8231 mins
Ulkuthu (2017) is a 8231-minute Tamil film directed by Caarthick Raju. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Ulkuthu stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.
Director:Caarthick Raju
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 29 December 2017
- Director
- Caarthick Raju
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 137h 11m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A stranger arrives in a seaside village. He quickly clashes with a local gangster and the gangster's son.
“A stranger shakes up a sleepy village.”
Film Details
5.5Rating
8231Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date29 December 2017
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyjusticefriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Ulkuthu' refers to a traditional Tamil game of throwing stones at a target, which is a key plot point.
- Director Caarthick Raju also composed the film's music, making it a dual-role project for him.
- The coastal village scenes were primarily shot in and around Puducherry to capture the authentic seaside setting.
- Actor Vemal, known for rural-centric roles, was cast as the lead after his success in similar genre films.
- The movie faced delays in release and had a very limited theatrical run in 2017.
- A subplot involves local folklore and superstitions, adding a cultural layer to the conflict.
- The climax action sequence was choreographed to avoid typical stunt clichés and use the beach environment.