Thittakudi(2010)
Thittakudi is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film directed by Sundaran in his directorial debut. The film stars newcomers Ravi and Aswatha in lead roles, with Munnar Ramesh, R. Sivakumar, Dindigul Meyyappan, Senthi Kumari, and Sujibala in supporting parts. Set in the village of Tittakudi, the story follows Velu, a school dropout and obsessive Rajinikanth fan who becomes a construction worker and later a wastrel. His toxic relationship with Kalaiselvi leads to public shame, police involvement, and a tragic ending. The film was noted for its realistic portrayal of village life and the consequences of blind fandom. The Times of India gave it a negative review, criticizing the lead performance. The film was released on 25 June 2010 alongside four other films.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, Eros Now, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 11 June 2010
- Director
- Suntharan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
Velu is a school dropout who worships Rajinikanth and becomes a construction worker to fund his movie habit. Years later, he is a wastrel who drinks and visits prostitutes. When he falls for Kalaiselvi, his cruel treatment of her sparks a chain of events involving police, family honor, and a tragic wedding day.
“Love can destroy everything you have.”
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Thittakudi' refers to a real town in Tamil Nadu, known for its traditional pottery and clay craft.
- Director Sundharan was primarily a cinematographer before this film, having worked on projects like 'Kadhal Kondein'.
- The movie's soundtrack was composed by Vidyasagar, a prominent music director in South Indian cinema.
- Despite its 2010 release, the film had a very limited theatrical run and received little attention from mainstream audiences.
- A subplot involves local pottery craftsmanship, reflecting the actual traditional industry of the Thittakudi region.
- The lead actor, Mithun, was a relatively new face in Tamil cinema at the time of this film's production.
- The movie's filming reportedly included locations in and around the actual town of Thittakudi for authenticity.