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Kaathadi(2018)

6.5/10
Tamil119 mins

Kaathadi (2018) is a 119-minute Tamil film directed by S. Kalyan. Starring Avishek Karthik, Sai Dhanshika and Suja Varunee. With an audience rating of 6.5/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Kaathadi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2018.

Director:S. Kalyan
Mood:
funnysuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 23 Feb 2018

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
23 February 2018
Theatrical Release
23 February 2018
Director
S. Kalyan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 59m
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

Two criminals kidnap a child from a wealthy family, hoping to get a large ransom and start a better life. Their plan quickly falls apart, and nothing goes the way they expected.

A kidnapping gone hilariously wrong.

Film Details

6.5Rating
119Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date23 February 2018
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsKathadi

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefulemotional
Themes
familysurvivalfriendshipcorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kaathadi' refers to a traditional Indian kite, symbolizing the characters' fleeting freedom.
  • Director Kalyaan also composed the film's music, marking one of his rare dual roles in a feature.
  • Actor Mime Gopi, known for villain roles, played a comedic part here, a shift from his usual typecasting.
  • The movie was shot extensively in Chennai's suburban areas to depict a middle-class setting authentically.
  • It had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital platforms for wider reach post-cinema run.
  • A chase sequence involving a auto-rickshaw was improvised during filming based on local traffic conditions.
  • The child actor in the film was selected through an audition process that prioritized natural expressions over experience.

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