Kuttram 23(2017)
Kuttram 23 is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Arivazhagan. The film stars Arun Vijay as ACP Vetrimaaran, with Mahima Nambiar, Vamsi Krishna, Thambi Ramaiah, and Abhinaya in supporting roles. The story follows a police investigation into the disappearance of a pregnant woman, which uncovers a network of medical fraud, blackmail, and murder at a fertility clinic. The film was produced by Inder Kumar and Arun Vijay, with music composed by Vishal Chandrasekhar. It was released on 3 March 2017 and became a commercial success, earning critical acclaim for its tight screenplay and performances. The film was praised by industry figures including Rajinikanth and director Shankar.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Zee5, Airtel Xstream Play, Plex
- Theatrical Release
- 3 March 2017
- Director
- Arivazhagan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
ACP Vetrimaaran investigates the disappearance of a pregnant woman. The case leads him to a fertility clinic where doctors are using donor sperm without consent. As he digs deeper, the criminals target his own family. Vetri must stop the killers before they destroy everyone he loves.
“Some crimes are born in hospitals.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kuttram 23
Cast reunions in this film: Thambi Ramaiah & Vijayakumar (7 films together), Arun Vijay & Vijayakumar (3 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Vamsi Krishna (2 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Mahima Nambiar (2 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Abhinaya (2 films together), and Vamsi Krishna & Arun Vijay (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kuttram 23' refers to Section 23 of the Indian Penal Code, which deals with 'wrongful confinement'.
- Director Arivazhagan originally planned a different climax but changed it after discussing with the film's writer.
- Actor Arun Vijay performed many of his own stunts, including a risky fight sequence on a moving vehicle.
- The movie was shot in a tight schedule of around 45 days, mostly in and around Chennai.
- Composer Sam C.S. used minimal background score to increase the thriller's realism and tension.
- The film's investigation scenes were researched with input from real-life police officers for accuracy.
- Despite being a thriller, the story includes social commentary on medical malpractice and corruption.
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