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Kaththi Sandai(2016)

4.7/10
Tamil149 mins

Kaththi Sandai (2016) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by Suraj. Starring Madhan Bob, Tamannaah Bhatia and Nirosha. With an audience rating of 4.7/10, Kaththi Sandai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Director:Suraj
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
23 December 2016
Director
Suraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 29m
GudVibe Rating
4.7/10

Storyline

A young man becomes enraged when his loved ones face injustice. He decides to fight back against a corrupt politician, a dishonest police officer, and a dangerous criminal.

One man's fight against a city of corruption.

Film Details

4.7Rating
149Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date23 December 2016
Also Known AsKathi Sandai · Kathisandai · Okkadochadu · Rowdy Rajkumar

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
revengecorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kaththi Sandai' translates to 'Knife Fight', but the story focuses more on political and personal conflicts than literal knife battles.
  • Director Suraj is also a popular comedian in Tamil cinema, but this film marked a rare serious directorial effort from him.
  • Actress Tamannaah Bhatia was initially considered for the female lead role, which eventually went to actress Sayyeshaa in her Tamil debut.
  • The movie's climax was shot in a specially constructed large set resembling a ruined fort, built over several weeks.
  • Despite being an action film, it features an unusual romantic subplot where the hero meets the heroine during a protest.
  • The film's release was delayed multiple times due to production issues and took nearly two years to complete.
  • Music composer D. Imman reused one of his own earlier tunes from a Telugu film for a song in this movie's soundtrack.

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