Pichuva Kaththi(2017)
Tamil128 mins
Pichuva Kaththi (2017) is a 128-minute Tamil film directed by Ayyappan. With an audience rating of 5.7/10, Pichuva Kaththi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.
Director:Ayyappan
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 September 2017
- Director
- Ayyappan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- GudVibe 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
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalcorruptionfriendshipjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
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5.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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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.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Pichuva Kaththi
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