
Poikkal Kudhirai(2022)
Tamil117 mins
Poikkal Kudhirai (2022) is a 117-minute Tamil film directed by Santhosh P. Jayakumar. Starring Prabhu Deva, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Raiza Wilson. With an audience rating of 7.8/10 and a moderate performer verdict at the box office, Poikkal Kudhirai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.
Director:Santhosh P. Jayakumar
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 1 Jan 2023
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 5 August 2022
- Director
- Santhosh P. Jayakumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.8/10
Storyline
A man's young daughter needs a costly heart surgery. Desperate for money, he plans to kidnap a businessman's child. Instead, he gets trapped in his own kidnapping scheme.
“A desperate father. A kidnapping gone wrong.”
Film Details
7.8Rating
117Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date5 August 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsPoikkal Kudhirai · Poikkaal Kuthirai · Poikkaal Kudhirai
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalfamilycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.8/10Rating
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Poikkal Kuthirai' translates to 'Wooden Horse', a metaphor for deception and hidden danger, referencing the Trojan Horse.
- Director Santhosh P. Jayakumar is also a popular comedian, making this intense thriller a significant departure from his usual work.
- Actor Dheena, known for comedic roles, played the serious antagonist Rudra, marking a notable shift in his on-screen persona.
- The film was shot extensively in and around Chennai, with key scenes filmed in the neighbourhood of Nungambakkam to capture an urban, affluent setting.
- It had a direct-to-digital release on the Disney+ Hotstar platform, bypassing theatrical release due to the post-pandemic market.
- The emotional core involving the daughter's heart condition was researched with medical consultants to ensure realistic portrayal.
- Composer Sam C.S., known for high-energy scores, created a subdued, atmospheric soundtrack to heighten the film's tense mood.








