Koottam(2014)
Koottam is a 2014 Tamil-language action thriller film directed by B. Jeevan Reddy. The lead cast includes Ajay, Nathalia Kaur, Nassar, and Abhimanyu Singh. The story follows two former Naxalites who surrender to the police but are forced to become a criminal hit squad. They are used to kill targets the police cannot legally touch. The film explores the corrupt nexus between Naxalites, law enforcement, and politicians in rural Tamil Nadu. It is noted for its dark tone and realistic portrayal of systemic corruption. The movie was produced by Mammoth Media and Entertainment and has a runtime of 134 minutes. It was released in theatres on April 4, 2014.
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- Theatrical Release
- 4 April 2014
- Director
- Jeevan Reddy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
Two tired Naxalites surrender to the police hoping for peace. Instead, a corrupt officer forces them to form a criminal gang. Their job is to kill criminals the police cannot touch. They are trapped in a cycle of violence with no way out.
“When the law becomes the crime”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Koottam
Cast reunions in this film: Ajay & Nassar (9 films together), Ajay & Harsha Vardhan (7 films together), Kishore & Nassar (5 films together), Ajay & Abhimanyu Singh (5 films together), Ajay & Sai Kumar (4 films together), and Nassar & Harsha Vardhan (4 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days, a very tight schedule for a feature-length movie.
- Director M. Jeevan also wrote the story and screenplay, drawing from real-life reports of surrendered militants.
- Actor Kishore, who plays a lead, is better known as a popular supporting actor in many Tamil films.
- The movie's title 'Koottam' translates to 'Gang' or 'Group', directly reflecting the plot.
- It was filmed extensively in and around Chennai, using gritty urban locations to enhance its raw feel.
- The film had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on the direct-to-DVD and satellite rights market.
- Its plot was noted for blending the Naxalite surrender theme with a gritty police procedural drama.