
Oru Pakka Kathai(2020)
Tamil132 mins
Oru Pakka Kathai (2020) is a 132-minute Tamil film directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan. With an audience rating of 7.0/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Oru Pakka Kathai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2020.
Director:Balaji Tharaneetharan
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 25 Dec 2020
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 25 December 2020
- Theatrical Release
- 25 November 2020
- Director
- Balaji Tharaneetharan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A young couple plans to marry after their families accept their relationship. Their plans are thrown into chaos when the woman reveals a hidden secret.
“A secret threatens to tear a perfect marriage apart.”
Film Details
7.0Rating
132Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date25 November 2020
Also Known AsOru Pakka Kadhai
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'A Packet Story', hinting at the secret that drives the plot.
- Director Balaji Tharaneetharan is known for his debut 'Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom', another film with a unique comedic premise.
- The movie was shot in a single schedule of around 30 days to maintain a consistent tone and budget.
- Actor Kalidas Jayaram, who plays Saravanan, is the son of veteran actor Jayaram, making this a notable Tamil film for him.
- The story is set almost entirely within a single house, creating a tight, stage-play-like feeling.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and gained more attention through streaming platforms.
- It explores societal pressure and family dynamics through a simple, conversational style rather than dramatic confrontations.


