
Kuttram Seiyel(2019)
Tamil115 mins
An infamous gangster extorts money from businesses in the city while killing anyone who defies him. A police officer is determined to take down the gangster and bring an end to his reign. However, things become complicated when two groups of college students take an interest in the case and start doing their own research on it.
Director:Bharathirajaa
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 7 Mar 2019
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 7 March 2019
- Theatrical Release
- 7 March 2019
- Director
- Bharathirajaa
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
A police officer is trying to stop a dangerous gangster who threatens local businesses and kills his opponents. The situation becomes more complicated when a group of curious college students decide to investigate the case on their own.
“A cop's hunt turns deadly when students join the chase.”
Film Details
6.4Rating
115Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date7 March 2019
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Where to Watch
YO
YouTube MoviesSubscription
Available from 7 Mar 2019
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticerevengefriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kuttram Seiyel' translates to 'Crime File' in English, reflecting its investigative thriller plot.
- Director Bharathirajaa, known for rural dramas, returned to a hard-hitting crime genre after nearly a decade with this film.
- Actor Suresh Gopi, a Malayalam cinema superstar, made a special cameo appearance, marking a rare Tamil film role.
- The movie was shot extensively in Madurai, using real locations to add authenticity to its urban crime setting.
- It features a background score by composer Dharan Kumar, who was relatively new to Tamil cinema at the time.
- The film's release faced delays due to post-production work and scheduling conflicts with the cast.
- Despite its action-thriller genre, the story includes subplots highlighting social issues like youth activism and corruption.
