
Pattampoochi(2022)
Tamil135 mins
Pattampoochi (2022) is a 135-minute Tamil film directed by Badri Narayanan. Starring Imman Annachi, Manasvi Kottachi and Ajit Koshy. With an audience rating of 6.5/10 and a moderate performer verdict at the box office, Pattampoochi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.
Director:Badri Narayanan
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
NNetflixfrom 1 Jan 2023
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Netflix
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 24 June 2022
- Director
- Badri Narayanan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A convicted murderer on death row claims he committed other unsolved killings. A police officer, struggling with trauma, must find proof of this confession to save innocent lives.
“A killer's confession. A cop's last chance.”
Film Details
6.5Rating
135Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date24 June 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsPattaampoochi
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicesurvivalcorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.5/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Pattampoochi' refers to a type of beetle known for its deceptive, death-feigning behavior, mirroring the plot.
- Director Badri also wrote the story, which was partly inspired by real-life cases of false confessions under duress.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai, using many real police station locations for authenticity.
- Actor Aadukalam Naren, who plays a key role, is known for his police characters but his part here has a unique twist.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release, quickly moving to digital platforms due to the pandemic's impact.
- A subplot involving the cop's PTSD was developed with input from mental health professionals for a realistic portrayal.
- The climax sequence was filmed over 12 consecutive nights to maintain consistent lighting and mood.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Pattampoochi
Actor-Actor19 films →
Actor-Actor10 films →
Actor-Director of Photography4 films →
Kumaran-Director of Photography4 films →
Actor-Actor2 films →






