
Thalaikoothal(2023)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.7/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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VaiyapuriActor
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Aadukalam MurugadossActor
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Jayaprakash RadhakrishnanDirector
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Martin DonrajCrew
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Vasundhara KashyapActor
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Kalai SelvanActor
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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.