
Padikathavan(2009)
Tamil160 mins
Padikathavan (2009) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by Suraj. Starring Dhanush and Tamannaah Bhatia. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Padikathavan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2009.
Director:Suraj
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2009
- Director
- Suraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 40m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.8/10
Storyline
Rocky works as a mechanic and feels disrespected by his father. His life gets complicated when he falls for a woman named Gayathri.
“A mechanic's love sparks a dangerous new life.”
Film Details
4.8Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 January 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPadikkathavan · Meri Taqat Mera Faisla 2 · Padikadavan · Padikkadavan
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
4.8/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Padikathavan' is a Tamil slang term meaning 'a street-smart guy', which fits the main character's personality.
- Actor Dhanush, who played Rocky, performed many of his own stunts in the action sequences without a body double.
- This was the first Tamil film directed by Suraj, who had previously worked as an assistant director on several other projects.
- The movie's soundtrack by debutant composer Ganesh Raghavendra became popular, especially the song 'Adada Mazhaida'.
- A subplot involving a local gang conflict was partly inspired by real-life youth issues reported in Chennai at the time.
- The film's climax was shot in a single schedule at a specially constructed set to maintain continuity and intensity.
- Despite mixed reviews, the movie performed well in rural areas, resonating with audiences for its local flavour and themes.




