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Appatha(2023)

7.6/10
Tamil116 mins

Appatha, who has spent all her life in Kaayilanpatti village, fears dogs. And in an unexpected situation, that fear turns to love. What was the reason for this transformation?

Director:Priyadarshan
Mood:
emotionalupliftingfunny
Where to watch:

Quick Facts

Streaming on
JioHotstar, Plex
Theatrical Release
29 July 2023
Director
Priyadarshan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 56m
Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

A woman in a village has always been afraid of dogs. After an unexpected event, her fear changes into love and care for them. The story shows how this surprising transformation happens.

A woman's lifelong fear of dogs becomes an unexpected love.

Film Details

7.6Rating
116Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date29 July 2023
Also Known AsAppattha · Appaththa

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingfunny
Themes
familyloveidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
Aruldoss, Actor in Appatha
AruldossAzhagu Sundaram
#2
Y
Y. G. MahendranAzhagu Sundaram's manager
#3
K
Kaveri JhaSwaru
#4
M
Meghali MeenakshiAvanti
#5
Urvashi, Actor in Appatha
UrvashiKannamma (Appatha)
#6
S
Siddharth BabuSakthi
#7
Amit Bhargav, Actor in Appatha
Amit BhargavPaavada Saamy aka Sam
#8
S
Semmalar AnnamVillager
#9
M
MelodyActor
#10
H
HalamActor
#11
Priyadarshan, Director in Appatha
PriyadarshanDirector
#12
J
Jyoti DeshpandeCrew
#13
D
Deepthi GovindarajanCrew
#14
H
Hardik GajjarCrew

Trivia

  • The film marks the first collaboration between director Priyadarshan and actress Urvashi in over 15 years.
  • The dog in the film is a rescued indie (Indian pariah) dog, not a trained breed from a professional kennel.
  • Many scenes were shot in real village locations in Tamil Nadu to capture authentic rural life.
  • The story explores the concept of 'pet adoption' in a traditional Indian village setting, which is uncommon in Tamil cinema.
  • Composer M. G. Sreekumar, a longtime collaborator with Priyadarshan in Malayalam, composed the music for this Tamil film.
  • The movie's title 'Appatha' is a common Tamil term of endearment for a grandmother or elderly woman.

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