Vattakara(2022)
Tamil132 mins
Senthil, Tharun, Mani , and Madhavan coincidentally meet on one journey and become good friends. To come out of their struggles and personal problems in their life finally, they collaborate with each other and made a plan to rob the Vattakara.
Director:K.Bharathi Kannan
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
Where to watch:
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Watcho, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 5 August 2022
- Director
- K.Bharathi Kannan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 12m
Storyline
Four men meet by chance and become friends. To escape their personal struggles, they team up to rob a place called Vattakara.
“Four friends. One desperate plan. A robbery that changes everything.”
Film Details
132Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date5 August 2022
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Where to Watch
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalcorruptionfriendshipjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
#1
G
GajarajActor
→#2
S
Saranesh KumarMani
→#3
#4V
Vattakara SatheeshSenthil
→R
R.S. ShivajiActor
→#5Sampath RamActor
→#6
K
Kannan MadhavanActor
→#7
S
Sharah MonuActor
→#8
#9A
Aleesha GeorgeActor
→T
Thiruppaachi BenjaminActor
→#10
M
MaheshTharun
→#11
#12K
K.Bharathi KannanDirector
→K
Karthik RajCrew
→Trivia
- The film's title 'Vattakara' refers to a real-life location in Tamil Nadu known for its historical significance and local legends.
- Director K. Bharathi Kannan is also a noted cinematographer, having worked on acclaimed films like 'Aadukalam' and 'Visaranai'.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around the actual Vattakara region to capture its authentic atmosphere and landscapes.
- This was one of the few Tamil crime films released in 2022 to focus on a heist plot driven by character backstories rather than just action.
- The ensemble cast features several actors known for their work in Tamil theatre and independent cinema, not just mainstream stars.
- The film's score and soundtrack were composed by newcomer Ganesh Raghavendra, blending folk elements with suspenseful themes.
- Despite its crime genre, the narrative structure was noted by some reviewers for its focus on the friendship and personal motives of the four leads.