Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar(2007)
Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language masala film written and directed by A. Govindamoorthy in his directorial debut. The film stars Karan as the titular character, with Meenakshi and Vadivelu in supporting roles. The story follows a cycle stand contractor in Madurai who falls in love with a medical student, but their relationship faces opposition from her family. The film blends romance, action, and comedy, with Vadivelu providing comic relief as a fraudster. Critics praised the film for its honest storytelling and called it one of the best Madurai-based stories of its time. The film had an average run at the box office. It was released in 2007 and is available for streaming on select platforms.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 May 2007
- Director
- Murthy Krishna
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m 0
Storyline
Karuppusamy is a happy-go-lucky cycle stand contractor in Madurai who performs in temple festivals. Raasathi, a medical student, falls in love with him because his stage acts remind her of her dead mother. Her family opposes the relationship and tries to separate them. Karuppusamy must fight for their love while keeping her dream of becoming a doctor alive.
“Love that remembers a mother”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Karan (7 films together), Vadivelu & Dhina (5 films together), and Karan & Dhina (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a reference to a popular Tamil folk deity, Karuppusamy, often associated with justice and protection.
- Director Murthy Krishna is also known for his work as an assistant director on several major Tamil films before this debut.
- Actor Karan, who plays the lead, performed his own mimicry scenes without using a body double or voice artist.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around Madurai to capture the authentic local atmosphere and architecture.
- It features a cameo appearance by a well-known Tamil comedian in a brief scene at the mimicry troupe performance.
- The film's soundtrack includes a rare song that blends traditional folk music with contemporary orchestration.
- Despite its themes of caste conflict, the movie had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through television broadcasts.