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Thalaikoothal(2023)

7.7/10
Tamil142 mins

Thalaikoothal (2023) is a 142-minute Tamil film directed by Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan. Starring Vaiyapuri, Aadukalam Murugadoss and Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan. With an audience rating of 7.7/10, Thalaikoothal stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.

Director:Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
3 February 2023
Director
Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 22m
GudVibe Rating
7.7/10

Storyline

A man struggles to care for his father, who is in a coma. As money runs out, his family begins to suggest ending his father's life. He must face this pressure while clinging to the hope that his father might recover.

A family's love faces its toughest choice.

Film Details

7.7Rating
142Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date3 February 2023

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
familysurvivalcorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Cast & Crew

#1
Vaiyapuri, Actor in Thalaikoothal
VaiyapuriActor
#2
Aadukalam Murugadoss, Actor in Thalaikoothal
Aadukalam MurugadossActor
#3
J
Jayaprakash RadhakrishnanDirector
#4
M
Martin DonrajCrew
#5
Vasundhara Kashyap, Kalai in Thalaikoothal
Vasundhara KashyapActor
#6
K
Kalai SelvanActor
#7
Samuthirakani, Pazhani in Thalaikoothal
SamuthirakaniActor

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Thalaikoothal' refers to a traditional Tamil practice of senicide, or mercy killing of the elderly.
  • Director Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan spent over seven years researching and developing the film's sensitive subject.
  • Actor Samuthirakani, who plays the son, is also a noted film director in Tamil cinema.
  • The movie was shot primarily in real locations in and around Chennai to maintain a raw, authentic feel.
  • It premiered at the International Film Festival of Kerala before its theatrical release in 2023.
  • The script was partly inspired by real-life news reports and discussions about elderly care in India.
  • Composer K's minimalist soundtrack uses sparse instrumentation to heighten the film's emotional weight.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Thalaikoothal

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