
Pattampoochi(2022)
Pattampoochi is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language psychological crime thriller film directed by Badri. The film stars Jai, Manasvi, Imman Annachi, and Sundar C. in key roles. Set in the 1980s, the story follows an honest police officer who reopens a murder case and finds himself in a cat-and-mouse game with a serial killer. The killer is intelligent and always one step ahead, forcing the officer to dig deep into his own past. The film was produced by Khushbu Sundar under her production banner. It received mixed to positive reviews for its 80s nostalgia and tense storytelling. The movie was released in theaters in 2022 and later made available on digital platforms.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video, YuppTV
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 24 June 2022
- Director
- Badri
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
An honest police officer reopens a closed murder case in the 1980s. He soon realizes the killer is a serial predator playing a dangerous game with him. The officer must catch the killer before more innocent people die.
“The hunter becomes the hunted”
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Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Pattampoochi
Cast reunions in this film: Kamal Haasan & Nagesh (19 films together), Kamal Haasan & Jayachitra (10 films together), Sundar C. & E. Krishnasamy (4 films together), Jai & Sundar C. (2 films together), Sundar C. & Badri (2 films together), and Jayachitra & Nagesh (2 films together).
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.