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Pattinapakkam(2018)

1.0/10
Tamil125 mins

Pattinapakkam (transl. Starvation) is a 2018 Indian Tamil-language thriller film written and directed by Jayadev. The film stars Kalaiyarasan and Anaswara Kumar in lead roles, with Chaya Singh, Manoj K. Jayan, Yog Japee, John Vijay, M. S. Bhaskar, and Charle in supporting roles. The story follows Vetri, a poor engineering graduate in Chennai who refuses a regular job and hatches a plan for quick money. His actions attract the attention of police commissioner DC Sathyaseelan and loan shark Samuthiram, triggering a chain of events that destroys innocent lives. The film is a remake of the Malayalam movie Ee Adutha Kalathu. It received negative reviews from critics for its sluggish pacing and lack of clarity. The film was released in theatres on 23 November 2018 by Sony Pictures India.

Filmed In:Chennai

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Tentkotta
OTT Release Date
23 November 2017
Theatrical Release
23 November 2018
Director
Jayadev Balachandran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 5m
Rating
1.0/10

Storyline

Vetri is a poor engineering graduate in Chennai who wants to get rich fast. He refuses to take a normal job and comes up with a risky plan. But his plan goes wrong, and he becomes the target of a ruthless police commissioner and a dangerous loan shark. His actions destroy the lives of innocent people, and Vetri must face the consequences of his greed.

Greed has a terrible price.

Film Details

1.0Rating
125Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date23 November 2018
Filmed InChennai

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Pattinapakkam

Cast reunions in this film: Charlie & Madhan Bob (8 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & John Vijay (5 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Charlie (5 films together), M. S. Bhaskar & Jangiri Madhumitha (4 films together), R. Sundarrajan & Charlie (4 films together), and M. S. Bhaskar & Madhan Bob (3 films together).

Trivia

  • Released in 2018
  • A notable addition to Action and Thriller category
  • Directed by a filmmaker contributing to Indian regional cinema
  • Featured performances delivering artistic expression
  • Achieved recognition through audience reception and critical appreciation

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