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Pagadi Aattam(2017)

5.8/10
Tamil128 mins

Pagadi Aattam (2017) is a 128-minute Tamil film directed by Ram K Chandran. Starring Rahman. With an audience rating of 5.8/10, Pagadi Aattam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.

Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
17 February 2017
Director
Ram K Chandran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 8m
GudVibe Rating
5.8/10

Storyline

A police officer looks into the disappearance of a young man. The young man is accused of tricking women in romantic relationships.

A cop hunts a missing man who broke hearts.

Film Details

5.8Rating
128Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date17 February 2017
Also Known AsPagadi Aattam

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticerevengeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Pagadi Attam' refers to a traditional Tamil folk dance performed with a turban, symbolizing hidden layers in the story.
  • Director Ram K Chandran also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real-life cybercrime cases reported in Tamil Nadu.
  • Actor Aadukalam Naren, known for supporting roles, played the lead cop, a rare protagonist opportunity for him at the time.
  • The movie was shot extensively in Chennai and smaller towns to depict urban and semi-urban settings realistically.
  • It had a limited theatrical release, primarily targeting niche audiences interested in crime thrillers rather than mass appeal.
  • The soundtrack was composed by newcomer Ganesh Raghavendra, blending subtle background scores with one folk-based song.
  • A subplot involving social media deception was added to reflect growing concerns about online safety in the late 2010s.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pagadi Aattam

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