Kodai(2023)
Tamil136 mins
Kodai (2023) is a 136-minute Tamil film. With an audience rating of 7.1/10, Kodai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Where to watch:
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 10 February 2023
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- GudVibe Rating
- 7.1/10
Storyline
A gang steals money meant for an orphanage. The main character and his friends must get it back. Their mission becomes dangerous, but they fight through the twists and turns to recover the stolen donation.
“A heist targets an orphanage. Can they undo the wrong?”
Film Details
7.1Rating
136Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date10 February 2023
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
familyjusticefriendshipcorruption
Toneserious
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.1/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kodai' means 'gift' in Tamil, directly linking to the stolen donation plot.
- Director S. P. Rajkumar reportedly drew inspiration from real-life small-town charity events for the story.
- Actor Vemal, known for rural comedy roles, performed his own stunts in a key chase sequence.
- The movie features a cameo by veteran comedian Mayilsamy, who improvised several of his lines.
- Parts of the film were shot in a functioning orphanage in Tirunelveli to add authenticity.
- A folk song in the soundtrack uses traditional 'Parai' drumming, a cultural reference to Tamil Nadu's marginalized communities.
- The film had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on streaming platforms for wider reach.