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Potta Potti(2011)

5.7/10
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.

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

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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.

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