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Pichuva Kaththi(2017)

5.7/10
Tamil128 mins

Pichuva Kaththi (2017) is a 128-minute Tamil film directed by Ayyappan. With a rating of 5.7/10 reflecting mixed audience reception from 2017.

Director:Ayyappan
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
YuppTV
Theatrical Release
22 September 2017
Director
Ayyappan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 8m
Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

Three friends get into minor trouble with the law. To deal with their problems, they start breaking bigger laws. Their lives are thrown into chaos as a result.

Three friends. One small crime. Everything spirals out of control.

Film Details

5.7Rating
128Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date22 September 2017
Also Known AsPichuva Kaththi

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalcorruptionfriendshipjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Pichuva Kaththi

Cast reunions in this film: Rajendran & Yogi Babu (32 films together), Ramesh Thilak & Yogi Babu (13 films together), Rajendran & Bala Saravanan (6 films together), Bala Saravanan & Yogi Babu (4 films together), and Rajendran & Ramesh Thilak (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Pichuvakaththi' translates to 'pocket knife', symbolizing the small but sharp troubles the characters face.
  • Director Ayyappan also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from real-life struggles of urban youth.
  • Actor Aadukalam Naren, known for villain roles, plays a sympathetic police officer, a slight shift from his usual characters.
  • The movie was shot extensively in Chennai's northern suburbs to capture a gritty, authentic local atmosphere.
  • It features a cameo by director-actor Manikandan in a brief role, though he is not widely credited in promotions.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on digital streaming platforms for its audience reach.
  • A subplot involving a local political figure was trimmed during editing to keep the narrative tightly focused on the three friends.

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