
Kathavarayan(2008)
Tamil141 mins
Kathavarayan (2008) is a 141-minute Tamil film directed by Salangai Durai. Starring Vadivelu, Vidisha and Karan.
Director:Salangai Durai
Mood:
funnyemotionalsuspenseful
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 30 May 2008
- Director
- Salangai Durai
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 21m 0
Storyline
Kathavarayan sells illegal alcohol. A student who wants to expose lawbreakers gets him arrested, causing major problems for him.
“A bootlegger's life turns upside down when a student takes a stand.”
Film Details
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141Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date30 May 2008
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKaathavarayan
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
funnyemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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VidishaMalathy
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RadhaActor
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KaranKathavarayan
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Halwa VasuActor
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T. P. GajendranActor
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MuthukalaiActor
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SingamuthuActor
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VadiveluActor
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Salangai DuraiDirector
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A. Karthik RajaCrew
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Kadhal ThandapaniActor
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Vidisha SrivastavaActor
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Trivia
- The film's director Salangai Durai is also a well-known choreographer in Tamil cinema.
- Actor Sathyaraj, who plays the lead, was a popular choice for such village-based action dramas in the 2000s.
- The movie's plot about illegal liquor trade was a common theme in Tamil films reflecting real social issues of the time.
- The title 'Kathavarayan' is a traditional Tamil name often associated with strong, rustic characters in folklore.
- The film had a limited theatrical run and is not widely discussed among Sathyaraj's major commercial hits.
- It features comedy tracks typical of the era, often provided by supporting actors like Mayilsamy or 'Vaiyapuri'.
- The soundtrack was composed by Srikanth Deva, who frequently scored for such mass-oriented films during this period.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kathavarayan

