Routtu(2020)

Storyline

A man races to get 200,000 rupees to a private hospital to save a child's life, facing many obstacles along the way. At the same time, a woman fights to escape a man she does not love and save herself from an acid attack.

“Two desperate lives, one race against time.”

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

• The film's title 'Routtu' is a colloquial Tamil term for a bundle of cash, directly tying to the plot's central 200,000 rupee struggle.
• Director A. C. Manikandan also served as the film's cinematographer, giving it a distinct visual style.
• The movie was shot extensively in real hospital locations to heighten the story's sense of urgency and realism.
• It features a parallel narrative about acid attack survivors, a social issue rarely addressed in mainstream Tamil cinema at the time.
• The film had a very limited theatrical release, finding a larger audience through digital streaming platforms.
• Actor Raj Bharath, known for comedic roles, played a serious character, showcasing a different side of his acting.