Seethakathi(2018)
Tamil173 mins
Seethakathi (2018) is a 173-minute Tamil film directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan. Starring Vijay Sethupathi, Mouli and Vikram Vedha Rajkumar. With an audience rating of 7.8/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Seethakathi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2018.
Director:Balaji Tharaneetharan
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 20 Dec 2018
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 20 December 2018
- Theatrical Release
- 20 December 2018
- Director
- Balaji Tharaneetharan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 53m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
A longtime stage actor finally tries acting in movies. The film world struggles to handle his unique talent and dedication to his craft.
“A stage legend steps into cinema. Can it handle his magic?”
Film Details
7.8Rating
173Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date20 December 2018
Also Known AsSeethakaathi
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
identityfamilyfriendshiplove
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability4
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
#1
Vijay SethupathiAyya Aadhimoolam
→#2MouliParasuraman
→#3V
Vikram Vedha RajkumarSaravanan
→#4S
Sunil ReddyDhanapal
→#5Gayathrie ShankarGayathri
→#6J. MahendranJudge
→#7Ramya NambeesanRamya Nambeesan
→#8Parvathy NairParvathy Nair
→#9BharathirajaP Bharathiraja
→#10ArchanaLakshmi
→#11S
Saraskanth TKPhotographer
→#12B
Balaji TharaneetharanDirector
→#13G
Govind MenenMusic Director
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Seethakathi' refers to a legendary Tamil playwright from the 18th century, linking the story to a deep theatrical tradition.
- Director Balaji Tharaneetharan shot the entire movie in just 28 days, maintaining a very tight and efficient schedule.
- Vijay Sethupathi, the lead actor, reportedly did not take any payment for his role in this film as a gesture of support.
- The movie features a cameo by director Mysskin, who plays a film director within the story.
- A real-life, respected theatre actor named 'Master' Saravanan played a small but notable role, adding authenticity.
- The film's climax scene involving a statue was shot at the historic Mahabalipuram shore temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Despite critical praise, the movie had a very limited theatrical release and found a larger audience through word-of-mouth and streaming.
