
Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar(2007)
Tamil143 mins
Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar (2007) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Murthy Krishna. Starring Karan, Vadivelu and Ambani Shankar.
Director:Murthy Krishna
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 May 2007
- Director
- Murthy Krishna
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 23m 0
Storyline
Karan is a cheerful, small-time contractor who performs Rajinikanth mimicry with friends. He falls in love with Meenakshi, a medical student, but insists she focus on her studies. Their relationship faces fierce opposition from her upper-caste family, leading to a climactic struggle to stay together.
“A simple man's love defies tradition and family.”
Film Details
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143Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 May 2007
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKaruppusamy Kuththagaithaarar
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
lovefamilyidentityjustice
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
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KaranKaruppusamy
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MeenakshiActor
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VadiveluActor
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Ambani ShankarActor
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VenbaActor
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Murthy KrishnaDirector
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MurthyDirector
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DhinaMusic Composer
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D
Dheeraj KherCrew
→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.