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Pattathu Yaanai(2013)

5.5/10
Tamil155 mins

Pattathu Yaanai (2013) is a 155-minute Tamil film directed by Boopathy Pandian. Starring Vishal, Aishwarya Arjun and Santhanam. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Pattathu Yaanai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2013.

Mood:
funnysuspensefuluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 July 2013
Director
Boopathy Pandian
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 35m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A group of wedding caterers, led by Santhanam, flee from trouble and end up in the city of Trichy. There, they find even bigger problems waiting for them. This time, they can't run away and must face the consequences.

Caterers on the run find bigger trouble in Trichy.

Film Details

5.5Rating
155Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date26 July 2013
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsDheeradu · Daringbaaz Khiladi 2

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnysuspensefuluplifting
Themes
familyfriendshipsurvivaljustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion2
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Pattathu Yaanai' translates to 'Tamed Elephant', a metaphor for a powerful but controlled man.
  • Director Boopathy Pandian is known for rural action comedies and this was his second film with actor Vishal.
  • Comedian Santhanam, who plays a lead role, was a last-minute addition to the cast to boost the film's comedy appeal.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Trichy to capture the local atmosphere and dialect authentically.
  • A real-life wedding caterer was consulted to ensure the scenes involving the catering team looked realistic.
  • The film underperformed at the box office, leading to fewer rural-themed scripts for Vishal temporarily.
  • Actress Lakshmi Menon, who plays the female lead, was praised for performing her own stunts in some action sequences.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Pattathu Yaanai

Frequently Asked Questions