
Kudimagan(2019)
Tamil125 mins
A drama film directed by Sathieshwaran, starring Jaikumar, Nanditha Jennifer and Sriram Parthasarathy in the lead roles.
Director:Sathieshwaran
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube
- OTT Release Date
- 5 April 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 5 April 2019
- Director
- Sathieshwaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 5m 0
Storyline
A villager named Kandhan lives happily until he becomes addicted to alcohol. His dependency on drinking starts to ruin his life and everything around him.
“A happy life, shattered by one addiction.”
Film Details
125Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date5 April 2019
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalfamilyidentitycorruption
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film was shot entirely in real village locations in Tamil Nadu to capture authentic rural life.
- Director Sathieshwaran also worked as the film's editor, handling multiple key roles.
- The movie's title 'Kudimagan' translates to 'Son of the Village', reflecting the protagonist's deep roots.
- It was produced by a relatively small banner, focusing on realistic storytelling over commercial elements.
- The actor playing Kandhan reportedly spent time with recovering alcoholics to prepare for the role.
- The film had a limited theatrical release but gained attention through word-of-mouth and festivals.
- Its soundtrack uses folk-inspired music to enhance the rural setting and emotional tone.
