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Poikkal Kudhirai(2022)

7.8/10
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.

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

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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.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Poikkal Kudhirai

Kathiravan's Father-Actor9 films
Kathiravan's Father-Music Composer7 films
Kathiravan's Father-Madhan4 films
Kathiravan's Father-Assistant commissioner of Police3 films

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