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Aandavan Kattalai(2016)

7.6/10
Tamil150 mins

Aandavan Kattalai (2016) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by M. Manikandan. Starring Ritika Singh, Pooja Devariya and Vijay Sethupathi. With an audience rating of 7.6/10, Aandavan Kattalai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Director:M. Manikandan
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
23 September 2016
Director
M. Manikandan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
GudVibe Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

A young man wants to go to London. An agent tells him to say he is married to get a visa. When his application is rejected, he must tell more and more lies to cover up his first one.

One lie leads to a thousand more.

Film Details

7.6Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date23 September 2016
Also Known AsAndavan Kattalai · Pappu Passport · Aandavan Katalai · Andavan Katalai

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
identitysurvivallovefamily
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Aandavan Kattalai' translates to 'God's Order', reflecting the protagonist's belief in fate guiding his journey.
  • Director M. Manikandan previously won a National Award for his debut film 'Kaaka Muttai', making this his second feature.
  • Actor Vijay Sethupathi, known for his unique roles, played a supporting character, adding star power to the indie-style film.
  • The story was partly inspired by real-life visa consultancy scams and struggles of Tamil youth seeking overseas jobs.
  • Much of the film was shot in real locations in Chennai to maintain a realistic, grounded feel.
  • The movie blends comedy and drama but avoids typical masala film tropes, focusing on a simple, relatable narrative.
  • It received positive reviews for its honest portrayal of middle-class aspirations and the lengths people go to achieve them.

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