Kattradhu Thamizh(2007)
Kattradhu Thamizh is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language psychological drama film written and directed by Ram in his directorial debut. The film stars Jiiva, Anjali, and Karunas in lead roles. It follows Prabhakar, a Tamil teacher in Chennai, who struggles with poverty and social rejection. His love for the Tamil language isolates him in a city obsessed with money and English. The film explores his descent into madness as he becomes a serial killer. Kattradhu Thamizh received critical acclaim for its raw storytelling and Jiiva's performance. It was not commercially successful at release but later gained a cult following. The film was released on 5 October 2007.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 5 October 2007
- Director
- Raam
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A young man graduates in Tamil literature but cannot find respect or a decent job. Society mocks his choice and ignores his skills. He falls in love with a girl from his village. But poverty and distance tear them apart. His frustration turns into violence.
“A language lost. A life destroyed.”
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kattradhu Thamizh
Cast reunions in this film: Karunas & Yuvan Shankar Raja (9 films together), Anjali & Yuvan Shankar Raja (6 films together), Jiiva & Yuvan Shankar Raja (5 films together), Karunas & Jiiva (3 films together), Ram & Raam (3 films together), and Ram & Anjali (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was inspired by a famous line from the 1960s Tamil play 'En Thangai'.
- Director Ram shot the entire movie in just 28 days to keep the raw, intense feel.
- Actor Jeeva lost over 10 kilograms to portray the character's deteriorating mental state.
- The film's climax scene was shot at the now-demolished Moore Market complex in Chennai.
- It was initially given an 'A' certificate but was later re-edited to get a 'U/A' rating.
- The movie's background score uses minimal instruments to heighten the sense of isolation.
- A real psychologist was consulted to accurately depict the protagonist's sociopathic transition.