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Chithiram Pesuthadi(2006)

7.3/10
Tamil150 minstheatrical

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.

Director:Mysskin
Filmed In:Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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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

7.3Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date10 February 2006
Release Typetheatrical
Filmed InChennai, Tamil Nadu

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
loveidentityfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
Ravi Prakash, Actor in Chithiram Pesuthadi
Ravi PrakashCharu's Father
#2
Bhavana, Actor in Chithiram Pesuthadi
BhavanaCharu
#3
K
Kadhal ThandapaniAnnachi
#4
P
Pithamagan MahadevanActor
#5
V
Vasantha NarayanActor
#6
Sathyapriya, Actor in Chithiram Pesuthadi
SathyapriyaActor
#7
G
Gana UlaganathanActor
#8
Narain, Actor in Chithiram Pesuthadi
NarainThiru
#9
Malavika, Actor in Chithiram Pesuthadi
MalavikaActor
#10
M
Mahesh MuthuswamyCrew
#11
Mysskin, Director in Chithiram Pesuthadi
MysskinDirector
#12
K
Kasi ViswanathanEditor
#13
E
EzhilanCrew

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.

Frequently Asked Questions