Poikkal Kudhirai(2022)
Poikkal Kudhirai (2022) is a 117-minute Tamil film directed by Santhosh P. Jayakumar. Starring Shaam, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Raiza Wilson, the film was widely praised by audiences. With a well-received audience rating of 7.8/10 and a moderate performer verdict at the box office.
Poikkal Kudhirai is streaming on Amazon Prime Video (Eros Now) and YuppTV since 1 January 2023.
Where to watch:Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video (Eros Now), YuppTV, YouTube
- OTT Release Date
- 1 January 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 5 August 2022
- Director
- Santhosh P. Jayakumar
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- 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.”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Poikkal Kudhirai
Cast reunions in this film: Prakash Raj & Prabhu Deva (9 films together), Prakash Raj & D. Imman (7 films together), Prakash Raj & Jagan (4 films together), Prabhu Deva & D. Imman (4 films together), Prakash Raj & Shaam (3 films together), and Prakash Raj & Varalaxmi Sarathkumar (3 films together).
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.