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Potta Potti(2011)

5.7/10
Tamil•113 mins•theatrical•

Potta Potti is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language sports comedy film written and directed by Yuvaraj Dhayalan. The film stars cricketer Sadagoppan Ramesh as himself, alongside Avathar Ganesh, Harini, Mayilsamy, and R. Sivam. Set in a village, the story follows two cousins who both want to marry their uncle's daughter. To settle their rivalry, the girl proposes a cricket match. The film blends village life with cricket and family drama. It received mixed reviews but was noted for its unique casting of a real cricketer. The movie was produced by V. Muraliraman under AVR Talkies and released on August 5, 2011.

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Quick Facts

Streaming on
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Theatrical Release
5 August 2011
Director
Yuvaraj Dhayalan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 53m
Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

Two cousins in a village both love the same girl. To end their constant fighting, the girl challenges them to a cricket match. The winner gets to marry her. The cousins will do anything to win, even if it means playing dirty.

“A match for love and pride.”

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyfriendshipidentity
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Sadagoppan RameshActor
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HariniActor
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Mayilsamy, Actor in Potta Potti
MayilsamyHarichandra
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Gopi AmarnathCrew
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AruldevMusic
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Yuvaraj Dhayalan, Director in Potta Potti
Yuvaraj DhayalanDirector
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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.

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