
Potta Potti(2011)
Tamil113 mins
Potta Potti (2011) is a 113-minute Tamil film directed by Yuvaraj Dhayalan. Starring Gopi Amarnath, Mayilsamy and Aruldev. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Potta Potti stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2011.
Director:Yuvaraj Dhayalan
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 5 August 2011
- Director
- Yuvaraj Dhayalan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- GudVibe Rating
- 5.7/10
Storyline
Two men from a small village want to marry a wealthy woman. The villagers organize a cricket match between them. They decide the winner of the game will get to marry her.
“Two rivals, one bride, and a winner-takes-all cricket match.”
Film Details
5.7Rating
113Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date5 August 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
5.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Potta Potti' is a playful Tamil phrase that loosely translates to 'silly or crazy bet'.
- Director Yuvaraj Dhayalan is the son of veteran comedy director Dhayalan, known for films like 'Kadhala Kadhala'.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Pollachi, known for its rural landscapes, to capture the village setting authentically.
- Actor Santhanam, who plays a key role, was already a popular comedy star but this was among his earlier lead roles in a rural comedy.
- The plot revolves around a cricket match, a theme that became popular in Tamil cinema after the success of the 2007 film 'Chennai 600028'.
- The film's music was composed by Srikanth Deva, continuing his frequent collaborations with comedy and rural-themed movies at the time.
- Despite its ensemble cast, the film had a modest theatrical run and is less remembered compared to other rural comedies of the era.

