Pattathari(2016)
Pattathari is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by A.R. Sankara Pandi. The film stars Dinesh as Karthik, a young man whose dream of joining the Indian Army is shattered after he lies during a medical test. Aishwarya Rajesh plays Malar, his love interest who waits for him through years of separation. The story follows Karthik's emotional journey from shame and escape to redemption and reunion with his family. The film explores themes of honesty, forgiveness, and the strength of family bonds. It was released in Tamil Nadu and received positive reviews for its heartfelt storytelling and strong performances.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 25 November 2016
- Director
- A.R. Sankarapandi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Rating
- 6.6/10
Storyline
A young man named Karthik dreams of joining the Indian Army. He lies during the medical test and gets disqualified. Overcome with shame, he runs away from his family and his love, Malar. Years later, he must return home to face the people he hurt and find a way to rebuild his life.
“One lie can change everything”
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Trivia
- The film's director A.R. Sankara Pandi was a former assistant to director A.R. Murugadoss.
- The movie's title 'Pattathari' is a Tamil word for 'graduate', directly reflecting the main characters.
- Actress Anjena Kirti, who plays the pivotal female lead, made her Tamil debut with this film.
- A key comedy sequence was filmed at the real-life 'Crescent Engineering College' in Chennai.
- The soundtrack by composer S. Thaman includes a song that subtly parodies popular filmi dance styles.
- Despite its 2016 release, the film's plot was seen as echoing earlier youth-centric comedies from the 2000s.
- The movie's climax and resolution were noted for deviating from typical romantic-comedy formulas of the time.
