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Soodhu Kavvum(2013)

7.7/10
Tamil138 mins

Soodhu Kavvum (2013) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by Nalan Kumarasamy. Starring Vijay Sethupathi, Sanchita Shetty and Bobby Simha. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, Soodhu Kavvum stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2013.

Mood:
funnysuspensefuldark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Zee5
Theatrical Release
1 May 2013
Director
Nalan Kumarasamy
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 18m
GudVibe Rating
7.7/10

Storyline

A small-time kidnapper named Dass has a strict rule: never target powerful people. He teams up with three unemployed men for a big payout, but they break his most important rule. Now they are on the run from a dangerous police officer.

A small-time kidnapping spirals into big-time chaos.

Film Details

7.7Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date1 May 2013
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsMicmac Masters · Soodhu Kavvum · Evil Engulfs · Rummy the great gambler

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuldark
Themes
corruptionfriendshipsurvivaljustice
Tonesatirical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion2
Humor5
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Soodhu Kavvum' is a phrase from a popular Tamil proverb, which loosely translates to 'evil engulfing'.
  • Director Nalan Kumarasamy initially wrote the script as a short film before expanding it into a feature.
  • Actor Vijay Sethupathi, who plays Dass, was not the first choice for the role; he was cast relatively late in pre-production.
  • The movie was shot on a very modest budget of around ₹4 crore but became a major commercial success.
  • A key inspiration for the film's dark comedy tone was the Coen Brothers' classic 'Fargo'.
  • The character of the policeman 'Assault' Arumai was partly inspired by real-life tough cops from Tamil cinema lore.
  • The film's climax and certain scenes were shot in Nalan's hometown of Karaikudi, giving it a distinct small-town feel.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Soodhu Kavvum

Frequently Asked Questions