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Pattampoochi(2022)

6.5/10
Tamil135 minsdirect-to-OTT

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.

Director:Badri
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional

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

Film Details

6.5Rating
135Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date24 June 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsPattaampoochi

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
justicesurvivalcorruptionidentity
Toneintense
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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.

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