Kuttrapathirikai(2007)
Kuttrapathirikai is a 2007 Tamil-language political action drama directed by R.K. Selvamani. The film stars Ramki, Ramya Krishnan, and Roja in lead roles. It follows police officer Ramakrishnan as he investigates the assassination of a political leader. The killers are ruthless and a witness must be protected. The movie is based on real events involving the EPRLF group. It was produced by Yadavalaya Films and released on March 23, 2007 in India. The film received mixed reviews but is noted for its intense action sequences and political backdrop.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube, JioTV
- Theatrical Release
- 23 March 2007
- Director
- R. K. Selvamani
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Rating
- 5.5/10
Storyline
A group of armed men assassinate a political leader in his apartment. Police officer Ramakrishnan is assigned to catch the killers. He must protect a woman who witnessed the crime. But a traitor inside the police force helps the murderers stay ahead. Ramakrishnan faces danger at every turn.
“Justice has a price.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kuttrapathirikai
Cast reunions in this film: Ilayaraja & Vijayakumar (44 films together), Ilayaraja & M. N. Nambiar (25 films together), Ramki & Ilayaraja (15 films together), Ilayaraja & Roja Selvamani (14 films together), Rahman & Ilayaraja (12 films together), and M. N. Nambiar & Vijayakumar (11 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Operation Day' before being renamed 'Kuttrapathirikai', which means 'criminal diary' in Tamil.
- It was one of the earliest Tamil films to directly depict the events and investigation following Rajiv Gandhi's assassination in 1991.
- Director R.K. Selvamani is known for socially conscious films, and this movie blends a personal drama with a major historical crime thriller.
- The character of officer Karthikeyan is based on the real-life investigator D.R. Karthikeyan, who led the SIT probing the assassination.
- The movie's climax, showing the raid on the terrorists' hideout, was filmed to closely resemble reported accounts of the real event.
- Despite its serious subject, the film includes commercial elements like songs and a romantic subplot to appeal to a wider audience.
- Actor Nassar, who plays a key role, was praised for his performance as a determined officer in a politically sensitive narrative.