Kuttrame Thandanai(2016)
Kuttrame Thandanai is a 2016 Tamil neo-noir psychological thriller film directed by M. Manikandan. The cast includes Vidharth, Pooja Devariya, Aishwarya Rajesh, Rahman, and Nassar. The story follows Ravi, a credit card agent with a degenerative retinal condition, who witnesses a murder from his apartment. He is offered money by the killers to stay silent, leading to a moral crisis. The film is noted for its atmospheric tension, Ilaiyaraaja's score, and its exploration of guilt and redemption. It was released on September 2, 2016, and is available on Amazon Prime Video.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 September 2016
- Director
- M. Manikandan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
Ravi is a credit card agent slowly going blind. He witnesses a murder but cannot see the killers clearly. They offer him money to stay silent. He must choose between saving his eyesight and doing the right thing.
“Crime is the punishment”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kuttrame Thandanai
Cast reunions in this film: Nassar & Ilayaraja (49 films together), Rahman & Ilayaraja (12 films together), Nassar & Guru Somasundaram (5 films together), Rahman & Nassar (3 films together), and Vidharth & Nassar (2 films together).
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.
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