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Kathir(2022)

7.0/10
Tamil134 mins

Kathir (2022) is a 134-minute Tamil film directed by Dhinesh Palanivel. Starring Sivakumar, Aryan Ramesh and Jayanth Sethu Mathavan. With an audience rating of 7.0/10 and a average box office verdict at the box office, Kathir stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
ZZEE5from 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
29 April 2022
Director
Dhinesh Palanivel
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 14m
GudVibe Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

A young man struggling with repeated failures forms a close friendship with an elderly woman. He learns about her remarkable and inspiring life story. This connection helps him change his own life for the better.

A life changed by a story untold.

Film Details

7.0Rating
134Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date29 April 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsKadhir

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
familyidentityfriendshipsurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director Dhinesh Palanivel also wrote the story and screenplay, making it a personal passion project.
  • The movie was shot in just 21 days, primarily in and around Chennai and a few rural locations.
  • Actress Rohini, who plays the old woman, is a National Award winner known for her work in parallel cinema.
  • The film's title 'Kathir' means 'ray of light' in Tamil, symbolizing hope in the story.
  • It had a very limited theatrical release and gained more attention through streaming platforms.
  • The music was composed by Sam C.S., who is known for his work in bigger commercial films like 'Vikram Vedha'.
  • A key emotional scene between the leads was reportedly filmed in a single long take to capture raw performance.

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