
Thenavattu(2008)
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 0
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.







