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Kattumarakaran(1995)

3.6/10
Tamil143 mins

Kattumarakaran (1995) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by P. Vasu. Starring Prabhu, Ashok Kumar Agarwal and Kazan Khan. With an audience rating of 3.6/10, Kattumarakaran stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1995.

Director:P. Vasu
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
15 January 1995
Director
P. Vasu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 23m
GudVibe Rating
3.6/10

Storyline

A fisherman saves a woman who tried to end her life, and they fall in love. His boss's sister also develops feelings for him. The woman's wealthy father suddenly takes her away to force her into an arranged marriage.

A fisherman's love tested by secrets and power.

Film Details

3.6Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date15 January 1995
Release Typetheatrical
Original Titleகட்டுமரக்காரன்

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
lovefamilyidentityclass
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kattumarakaran' refers to a traditional Tamil fisherman who uses a catamaran, tying directly to the protagonist's livelihood.
  • This was one of the earliest major film roles for actor Vijayakanth's wife, Premalatha, who played the sister of Muthazhagu's boss.
  • Director P. Vasu is known for later blockbusters like 'Chandramukhi', but this film came during his earlier phase of romantic dramas.
  • The movie's soundtrack, composed by Ilaiyaraaja, features a song ('En Veettu Thottathil') famously picturized on a moving train.
  • The conflict between a fisherman's simple life and a rich industrialist's world was a common theme in 1990s Tamil cinema.
  • Actor Napoleon, who played the lead, was often cast in roles portraying virtuous, middle-class heroes during this period.
  • The film released the same year as the massive hit 'Baashha', which overshadowed many other Tamil films at the box office.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kattumarakaran

Muthazhagu's brother-in-law-Music Composer34 films
Music Composer-Rajalakshmi33 films
Music Composer-Vaidehi's grandfather25 films
Muthazhagu's brother-in-law-Original Music Composer21 films
Muthazhagu's boss-Original Music Composer18 films
Actor-Original Music Composer14 films
Original Music Composer-Rajalakshmi14 films
Muthazhagu's boss-Music Composer13 films
Actor-Muthazhagu's boss11 films
Director-Original Music Composer11 films
Original Music Composer-Actor11 films
Muthazhagu's brother-in-law-Rajalakshmi10 films
Actor-Muthazhagu's brother-in-law9 films
Actor-Vaidehi's grandfather8 films
Actor-Rajalakshmi7 films
Muthazhagu's brother-in-law-Muthazhagu's boss6 films
Director-Rajalakshmi6 films

Frequently Asked Questions