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Kuttrame Thandanai(2016)

7.4/10
Tamil129 mins

Kuttrame Thandanai (2016) is a 129-minute Tamil film directed by M. Manikandan. Starring Vidharth. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, Kuttrame Thandanai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.

Director:M. Manikandan
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
2 September 2016
Director
M. Manikandan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 9m
GudVibe Rating
7.4/10

Storyline

A man is losing his eyesight but can't pay for the operation. He sees a woman being killed, and the murderers pay him a lot of money to keep what he saw a secret.

Witness a murder. Get paid to forget.

Film Details

7.4Rating
129Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date2 September 2016
Also Known AsKutrame Thandanai

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film's director M. Manikandan is also a noted cinematographer and served as the director of photography for this movie.
  • Actor Vidharth, who plays the lead, reportedly spent time with visually impaired individuals to prepare for his role.
  • The movie's title 'Kuttrame Thandanai' translates to 'Crime is Punishment,' a phrase inspired by Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel 'Crime and Punishment.'
  • This was one of the early films for actress Aishwarya Rajesh after her breakthrough in 'Kaaka Muttai,' also directed by Manikandan.
  • The film was shot extensively in real locations across Chennai to maintain a gritty, realistic atmosphere.
  • It received the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for the year 2016.
  • The story avoids typical thriller music, instead using ambient sounds to heighten the tension and the protagonist's sensory experience.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kuttrame Thandanai

Frequently Asked Questions