Unnai Kann Theduthey(2000)
'Unnai Kann Theduthey' is a 2000 Indian Tamil-language comedy thriller film directed by Sundar C. and produced by Kantilal Bhansali under Popular Films. The cast includes Sathyaraj, Khushbu, Livingston, Ravali, Thaadi Balaji, Manivannan, and Vivek. The story follows a police investigation after a dead body is found in a river clutching a wedding invitation and a 'thaali'. The investigation leads to a village where a wedding is being prepared. The film is notable for its blend of humour and suspense. It received positive reviews for its engaging plot and strong performances. The film was released on 1 September 2000 in India.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 2 September 2000
- Director
- Rathish Ramaiah
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Rating
- 6.5/10
Storyline
A dead body is found in a river holding a wedding invitation. Police officer Sathyaraj begins an investigation. He arrives at a village where a wedding is about to happen. The groom has a secret past. The bride has her own secrets. The killer is still out there. Can the wedding happen without more bloodshed?
“A wedding invitation leads to murder.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Unnai Kann Theduthey
Cast reunions in this film: Manivannan & Deva (53 films together), Senthil & Deva (39 films together), Sathyaraj & Manivannan (29 films together), Vivek & Deva (29 films together), Sathyaraj & Deva (28 films together), and Manivannan & Senthil (28 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a direct reference to a popular 1990s Tamil song from the movie 'Kadhalan', which was also picturised on Prabhu Deva and Nagma.
- This was one of the few films where actor Prashanth played a character with a darker, more mysterious edge, diverging from his usual romantic hero roles.
- Director Sundar C, known for his comedies, attempted a serious murder mystery with this film, which was a departure from his typical genre.
- The film's plot revolves around a 'thaali' (mangalsutra), a culturally significant symbol in Tamil weddings, making it central to the mystery.
- Actress Rambha, who played the female lead, was a last-minute replacement after another actress reportedly dropped out of the project.
- The movie's investigation storyline was compared to the narrative style of some late 1990s Hindi thrillers, though set in a Tamil cultural context.
- Despite a strong promotional campaign, the film had a moderate box office performance and did not become a major commercial hit.