Kathavarayan(2008)
Kathavarayan is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Salangai Durai. It stars Karan, Vidisha Srivastava, and Vadivelu in lead roles. The story follows a bootlegger in Hogenakkal who gets arrested by a student activist, then later rescues her from drug peddlers in Chennai. The film features music composed by Srikanth Deva and cinematography by A. Karthik Raja. Vadivelu won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Comedian for his performance. The film was released on 30 May 2008 by Silver Jubilee Films.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Eros Now, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 30 May 2008
- Director
- Salangai Durai
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
Kathavarayan sells illegal arrack in Hogenakkal. A student named Malti vows to stop him and gets him arrested. But when drug peddlers frame her, Kathavarayan must choose between revenge and redemption.
“A bootlegger's journey from revenge to redemption”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kathavarayan
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Ilavarasu (11 films together), Vadivelu & Singamuthu (9 films together), Vadivelu & Karan (7 films together), Vadivelu & Srikanth Deva (5 films together), Ilavarasu & T. P. Gajendran (5 films together), and Vadivelu & T. P. Gajendran (3 films together).
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.