Oru Pakka Kathai(2020)
Oru Pakka Kathai is a 2020 Indian Tamil-language romantic fantasy film written and directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan. The film stars Kalidas Jayaram and Megha Akash in lead roles. It follows a young couple whose lives are turned upside down when the woman becomes pregnant through parthenogenesis, a rare virgin birth. The story explores how their conservative families and society react to this medical miracle. The film was produced by K.S. Sreenivasan under Vasan's Visual Ventures. It received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its gentle tone but felt the second half lacked momentum. Oru Pakka Kathai was released directly on ZEE5 on 25 December 2020 after failing to secure a theatrical release.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5
- OTT Release Date
- 25 December 2020
- Theatrical Release
- 25 November 2020
- Director
- Balaji Tharaneetharan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
- Rating
- 7.0/10
Storyline
A young couple in love faces an impossible situation. Meera becomes pregnant without ever being intimate. Doctors call it a miracle. But for Meera and Saravanan, it is a nightmare. Their families are ashamed. Society gossips. Can their love survive the scandal?
“A miracle that changed everything.”
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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.
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