Raavana Kottam(2023)
Raavana Kottam (2023) is a 122-minute Tamil film directed by Vikram Sugumaran. Starring Shanthnoo Bhagyaraj, Anandhi and Prabhu. With a rating of 6.0/10 reflecting mixed audience reception and a moderate performer, 35+ crores verdict at the box office.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Amazon Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 1 October 2023
- Theatrical Release
- 12 May 2023
- Director
- Vikram Sugumaran
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Rating
- 6.0/10
Storyline
A man and a woman from two different groups fall in love. Their relationship causes conflict between their communities. Unknown to them, local politicians are secretly manipulating the situation for their own gain.
“Love sparks a war, but who's pulling the strings?”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Raavana Kottam
Cast reunions in this film: Prabhu & Ilavarasu (5 films together), Ilavarasu & Deepa Shankar (3 films together), Prabhu & Anandhi (2 films together), Ilavarasu & Aruldoss (2 films together), Ilavarasu & Sujatha Sivakumar (2 films together), and Aruldoss & Sujatha Sivakumar (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Raavana Kottam' refers to a real historical site in Tamil Nadu, a temple complex in Chennai dedicated to the demon king Ravana, which is rarely depicted in mainstream cinema.
- Director Vikram Sugumaran, known for his earlier film 'Kurangu Bommai', spent over two years researching the socio-political dynamics of the Ramnad region to ensure authentic representation.
- The movie was shot extensively in actual locations across Ramanathapuram district, including remote villages, to capture the raw landscape and local culture accurately.
- Actor Bharathiraja, a veteran filmmaker himself, makes a special appearance in a pivotal role, marking one of his few acting performances in recent years.
- The film's climax sequence involved over 500 local residents as extras, many of whom were non-actors from the region, adding to its realistic feel.
- Despite its 2023 release, the film's script was reportedly completed in 2018, with delays due to funding challenges and the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The soundtrack features a folk song composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, which uses traditional instruments like the urumi and tharai, reflecting the local musical heritage of Ramnad.
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