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Pachchak Kuthira(2006)

6.5/10
Tamil mins

Pachchak Kuthira (2006) is a Tamil film directed by R. Parthiban. Starring Rajkamal, Vinod Raj and Latha Rao. With an audience rating of 6.5/10, Pachchak Kuthira stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2006.

Director:R. Parthiban
Mood:
darkemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 April 2006
Director
R. Parthiban
Language
Tamil
GudVibe Rating
6.5/10

Storyline

A man from the slums is known for bullying and bothering his neighbors. He doesn't realize how much everyone dislikes him. After finally understanding this, he makes a choice to change his entire life.

From bully to beloved, one man's journey to change.

Film Details

6.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 April 2006
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsSimhamukhi

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaluplifting
Themes
identitycorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Pachchak Kuthira' refers to a traditional wooden rocking horse, symbolizing the protagonist's unstable life.
  • Director R. Parthiban also played the lead role, continuing his trend of acting in his own directorial ventures.
  • The movie was shot extensively in real Chennai slum locations to add authenticity to the setting.
  • It was produced by director Parthiban's own production company, Bioscope Film Framers.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by Ilaiyaraaja, marking a rarer collaboration with Parthiban in the 2000s.
  • Despite its social drama theme, the film had a limited theatrical release and moderate box office performance.
  • The story explores the concept of self-realization and redemption, a recurring theme in Parthiban's earlier works like 'Housefull'.

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