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Thenavattu(2008)

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Tamil160 mins

Thenavattu (2008) is a 160-minute Tamil film directed by V. V. Kathir. Starring Saikumar, Poonam Bajwa and Rajan P Dev.

Director:V. V. Kathir
Mood:
darkemotionalfunny
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
21 November 2008
Director
V. V. Kathir
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 40m
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Storyline

A man named Kottai appears at a chaotic festival and on a water pipe, acting wildly. The story flashes back to his mother in Madurai, who cuts wood and proudly believes her son is like a god who should experience the world.

A god in the village, a rebel in the city.

Film Details

0.0Rating
160Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date21 November 2008
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalfunny
Themes
familyidentityrevengejustice
Tonegritty
Pacingnon-linear
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Thenavattu' translates to 'honey bee swarm', symbolising the hero's chaotic yet united village community.
  • Director V. V. Kathir was an assistant to director Bala, which influenced the film's raw, gritty aesthetic.
  • Actor Jeeva performed many of his own stunts, including scenes on the Veeranam water pipeline, without a body double.
  • The Koovagam festival sequence was shot on location during the actual event, capturing real crowds and rituals.
  • The film's soundtrack by Vidyasagar included a folk-inspired song 'Kattu Kuyilu' that became popular in rural areas.
  • It was one of the early Tamil films to prominently feature the Veeranam water project as a key plot location.
  • Despite mixed reviews, the movie developed a cult following for its unique mix of rural drama and intense action scenes.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Thenavattu

Frequently Asked Questions