Puthagam(2013)
Tamil minstheatrical
Puthagam (2013) is a Tamil film directed by Vijay Adhiraj. The film features Uma Padmanabhan, Jagapathi Babu and Rakul Preet Singh. With a rating of 4.5/10 from 2013.
Director:Vijay Adhiraj
Mood:
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2013
- Director
- Vijay Adhiraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 4.5/10
Storyline
Three young friends have their lives completely changed after a major event. The incident turns their world upside down.
“Three lives. One moment. Everything changes.”
Film Details
4.5Rating
Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 January 2013
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsPuthakam
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalsuspenseful
Themes
survivalcorruptionidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Puthagam
Cast reunions in this film: Manobala & Delhi Ganesh (11 films together), Manobala & Thalaivasal Vijay (11 films together), Rakul Preet Singh & Jagapathi Babu (7 films together), Manobala & Santhana Bharathi (7 films together), Santhana Bharathi & Delhi Ganesh (7 films together), and Santhana Bharathi & Thalaivasal Vijay (6 films together).
Trivia
- The film's director Vijay Adhiraj was a well-known television anchor and actor before making his directorial debut with this movie.
- It was one of the early film roles for actor Aadukalam Naren, who later became known for his supporting roles in many Tamil films.
- The movie's title 'Puthagam' translates to 'Book' in English, hinting at a story-driven narrative.
- The film had a limited theatrical release and did not perform well commercially, quickly fading from public attention.
- Music was composed by S. Thaman, a popular composer in Telugu and Tamil cinema, but the soundtrack did not gain major popularity.
- The plot revolves around three friends, a common theme in Tamil cinema, but the film attempted to blend drama with thriller elements.
- Despite the cast including familiar faces, the movie is rarely discussed or remembered in lists of notable 2013 Tamil releases.