Kootathil Oruthan(2017)
Kootathil Oruthan is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by T.J. Gnanavel. The film stars Ashok Selvan as Arvind, an average student, and Priya Anand as Janani, a school topper. Samuthirakani plays Sathyamurthy, a teacher who changes Arvind's life. The story follows Arvind's journey from being invisible to finding his purpose through helping others. The film also features cameo appearances by Vijay Sethupathi, Sivakarthikeyan, Prakash Raj, and Sivakumar. Produced by Dream Warrior Pictures and Ramaniyam Talkies, the movie was praised for its honest portrayal of average students and its social message. The soundtrack includes the popular song 'Enda Ippadi' sung by S.P. Balasubrahmanyam. The film was released on July 28, 2017, and received positive reviews for its performances and emotional depth.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- Theatrical Release
- 28 July 2017
- Director
- T.J Gnanavel
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
Arvind is an ordinary boy that no one notices. He falls in love with Janani, the school topper and all-rounder. When his love letter is discovered, he faces humiliation. A new teacher helps him find his own worth. Arvind must decide whether to keep chasing Janani or to become a hero in his own way.
“One in the crowd, but never invisible”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kootathil Oruthan
Cast reunions in this film: Ashok Selvan & Nassar (7 films together), Nassar & John Vijay (7 films together), Samuthirakani & Nassar (5 films together), Samuthirakani & G. Marimuthu (4 films together), John Vijay & Bala Saravanan (4 films together), and Nassar & Priya Anand (3 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kootathil Oruthan' is a phrase from a famous Tamil poem by Subramania Bharati, meaning 'one among many'.
- Director T.J. Gnanavel previously worked as an assistant director for filmmaker A.L. Vijay before making his directorial debut with this film.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, including at the Madras Christian College campus, to depict the college life setting.
- Actor Gautham Karthik, who plays the lead, performed his own stunts for the action sequences in the film.
- The film's soundtrack by composer Nivas K. Prasanna includes a song, 'Kannamma', that became popular for its folk-inspired melody.
- A key emotional scene where the protagonist confronts his father was reportedly completed in a single take to capture raw performance.
- Despite being an action-romance, the film incorporates subtle social commentary on academic pressure and parental expectations in middle-class families.
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Here's the 'Nee Indri' video song from the movie Kootathil Oruthan.
