
Kattradhu Thamizh(2007)
Tamil147 mins
Kattradhu Thamizh (2007) is a 147-minute Tamil film directed by Ram. Starring Mari Selvaraj, Ram and Birla Bose. With an audience rating of 7.4/10, Kattradhu Thamizh stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2007.
Director:Ram
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 5 October 2007
- Director
- Ram
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A young man with a master's degree in Tamil feels trapped by his dead-end job. His growing frustration and sense of hopelessness begin to unravel his mind. He descends into madness, ultimately turning into a violent person without empathy.
“When education leads to madness.”
Film Details
7.4Rating
147Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date5 October 2007
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsTamil M.A · Kattradhu Thamizh · Katradhu Thamiz · Kattrathu tamil
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
identitycorruptionsurvivaljustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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.





