''Kaththukkutti'' is a 2015 Indian

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film directed by R. Saravanan and produced by Ramkumar. The film stars Narain and

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, with Soori in another pivotal role. The film was released in October 2015 to positive reviews but low reception from audience.

Plot

Arivazhagan, an irresponsible youngster, receives an opportunity to contest the elections. So, he decides to mend his ways and become a better person.

Cast

* Narain as Arivazhagan *

as Bhuvana * Soori as Ginger *

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as Arivazhagan's mother * Raja as Bhuvana's father * V. Gnanavel as Maavattam * K. G. Mohan as Manjapai * Kadhal Saravanan * Theni Murugan * Nadhaswaram Kannan * Devipriya as herself *

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as Arivazhagan's friend * Sandhya (special appearance) in an item number

Production

Production on the film began quietly in late 2013, with debutant director Saravanan opting to give actor Narain an opportunity to make a comeback, following a hiatus after ''

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'' (2012). The film also features Jayaraj, brother of actor-director

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, who makes his acting debut. Sandhya signed on to appear in the film in June 2014 and would appear as one of the two pairs for Soori in the film, the other being Devipriya.

Soundtrack

Music is composed by

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Reception

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wrote "The only problem with Kathukutty is the low production values and music, cinematography and editing are strictly average. Nevertheless the film has its good moments and can be watched once.You will not be disappointed.describing the film as "Above Average".

References

External links

Kaththukkutti Website
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