Ulkuthu(2017)
Ulkuthu is a 2017 Tamil-language action comedy drama film directed by Caarthick Raju. The film stars Dinesh in the lead role, with Nandita Swetha, Chaya Singh, Sriman, Sharath Lohitashwa, and Dhilip Subbarayan in supporting roles. The story is set in a small coastal town controlled by two loan shark brothers, Kaka Mani and Saravanan. A young man named Dinesh arrives in the town with a hidden agenda of revenge against the brothers for killing his brother. The film blends humor, violence, and emotional moments. It received mixed to positive reviews for its performances and engaging narrative. Ulkuthu was released on December 29, 2017, in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 29 December 2017
- Director
- Caarthick Raju
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A young man named Dinesh arrives in a coastal town ruled by two brutal loan shark brothers. He pretends to be a simple worker but is actually seeking revenge for his brother's murder. As he gets closer to the brothers, he must keep his identity hidden while dealing with love and family secrets.
“Revenge is a slow injection.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Ulkuthu
Cast reunions in this film: Rajendran & John Vijay (10 films together), Rajendran & Bala Saravanan (6 films together), John Vijay & Bala Saravanan (4 films together), Attakathi Dinesh & Rajendran (3 films together), Attakathi Dinesh & Bala Saravanan (3 films together), and Nandita & Dhilip Subbarayan (3 films together).
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.
