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Pudhupettai(2006)

7.9/10
Tamil170 mins

Pudhupettai (2006) is a 170-minute Tamil film directed by Selvaraghavan. Starring Vijay Sethupathi, Sneha and Sonia Agarwal. With an audience rating of 7.9/10, Pudhupettai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2006.

Director:Selvaraghavan
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
26 May 2006
Director
Selvaraghavan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 50m
GudVibe Rating
7.9/10

Storyline

A teenager from a slum runs away after his mother dies. He joins a local gang and rises to become the violent, feared enforcer for a corrupt politician.

From slum kid to a politician's deadly weapon.

Film Details

7.9Rating
170Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date26 May 2006
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPudhu Pettai · Dhoolpet

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence5
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Pudhupettai' is the name of a real Chennai neighbourhood, but the movie was not shot there due to logistical issues.
  • Director Selvaraghavan originally wanted his brother Dhanush to play a different role, but later cast him as the lead after being impressed by his acting range.
  • The violent and raw style was inspired by real newspaper reports about gang wars in North Chennai during the early 2000s.
  • A.R. Rahman composed the background score but could not compose the songs due to scheduling conflicts; Yuvan Shankar Raja did the songs instead.
  • The film initially faced censorship trouble for its extreme violence and had to undergo several cuts before release.
  • Many of the supporting gangster characters were played by non-actors from Chennai's slums to add authenticity.
  • Despite mixed reviews upon release, it later gained a massive cult following, especially for its gritty portrayal and Dhanush's performance.

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