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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 18 November 2022
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Rating
- 5.3/10
Storyline
A cab driver in Singapore gets mixed up in the dangerous business dealings of a corrupt local businessman. He finds himself trapped in the middle of the man's secret schemes.
“A cabbie's fare leads to dangerous secrets.”
Film Details
5.3Rating
101Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date18 November 2022
Also Known AsKarottiyin Kaadhali · Kaarottiyin Kadhali · Karottiyin Kadhali · Karotiyin Kadhali · Karottiyin Kaathali
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefulemotionaldark
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
E
Elango KumaravelChandran
→#2
P
Pitchaikaran MoorthyActor
→#3
R
Rajani SivaActor
→#4
R
R. SivaActor
→#5
T
T SivakumarActor
→#6
J
Janaki DeviActor
→#7
#8V
Vindhan StalinCrew
→N
N. R. RaghunanthanMusic
→Trivia
- The film was shot almost entirely in Singapore, which is rare for a Tamil movie.
- Director R. Siva is known for rural dramas, making this city-based thriller a shift.
- It was released directly on a streaming platform, skipping theaters in many regions.
- The lead actor, Vemal, prepared by driving cabs in Singapore to understand the role.
- The story was inspired by real events involving taxi drivers and foreign businessmen.
- The film's title translates to 'The Lover of a Taxi Driver' but focuses more on crime.
- It features a cameo by a popular Singapore-based Tamil radio host.