
Chithiram Pesuthadi(2006)
Chithiram Pesuthadi (2006) is a Tamil romantic action drama film written and directed by Mysskin. It stars Narain as Siva, a violent henchman, and Bhavana as Charu, the woman he loves. The story follows Siva's attempt to leave his criminal life after falling in love. Set in the slums of Chennai, the film contrasts brutal gang violence with tender romance. The movie received critical acclaim for its realistic portrayal of love and redemption. It was praised for Mysskin's direction and the lead performances. The film has since gained a cult following for its honest storytelling. It was released in theaters on 24 February 2006.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 February 2006
- Director
- Mysskin
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- Rating
- 7.3/10
Storyline
A ruthless henchman named Siva falls in love with a kind shop girl named Charu. He wants to leave his violent gang life to be with her. But his boss refuses to let him go, and the past threatens to destroy their future together.
“Love can change even the hardest heart”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew






Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Chithiram Pesuthadi
Cast reunions in this film: Mysskin & Narain (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film was shot in just 18 days on a very low budget.
- Director Mysskin also wrote the film's story, screenplay, and dialogue.
- The movie's title translates to 'The Picture Speaks' in English.
- It was the first film for actor Narain after his breakthrough in '4 The People'.
- The soundtrack by debutant composer James Vasanth became popular.
- A key action sequence was filmed in a single long take.
- The film is known for its unique black-and-white opening credits sequence.