Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum(2013)
Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language neo-noir thriller film written, directed, and produced by Mysskin. The lead roles are played by Mysskin and Sri. The film has no heroine and no songs. The story follows a medical student who saves a wounded stranger, only to discover the man is a wanted criminal. The entire narrative unfolds over one night in Chennai. Ilaiyaraaja composed the background score. The film received universal acclaim from critics and has since achieved cult status. It was released on 27 September 2013.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Hotstar, YouTube
- Theatrical Release
- 27 September 2013
- Director
- Mysskin
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Rating
- 7.4/10
Storyline
A medical student named Chandru finds a bleeding man on the road. He saves his life. But the man is a criminal called Wolf. The police arrest Chandru's family. They force him to kill Wolf. Chandru must choose between his family and his conscience.
“The wolf and the lamb meet”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Onaayum Aattukkuttiyum
Cast reunions in this film: Mysskin & Shaji Chen (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title is a Tamil translation of the Aesop's fable 'The Wolf and the Lamb', reflecting its central conflict.
- Director Mysskin himself played the small but pivotal role of the police officer who interrogates the protagonist.
- The entire film was shot using only natural light and available sources, creating a distinct gritty visual style.
- Composer Ilaiyaraaja recorded the background score in a single overnight session, which is highly unusual for film scoring.
- The movie was partially inspired by real-life reports of medical students facing moral dilemmas in emergency situations.
- It was shot extensively in the narrow lanes and old buildings of North Chennai to achieve an authentic urban atmosphere.
- Despite critical praise, the film had a very limited theatrical release, which affected its initial box office performance.