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''Kutty Story'' () is a 2021 Indian
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-language romantic
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, consisting of four
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segments directed by
Gautham Vasudev Menon Gautham Vasudev Menon (born 25 February 1973) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, Tamil film industry. He has also directed Telugu cinema, Telugu, Hindi cinema, Hindi and Ma ...
,
A.L.Vijay A. L. Vijay (18 June 1979), known professionally as Vijay, is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in the Tamil film industry. An assistant director with Priyadarshan, he debuted as director through the film '' Kireedam'' (2007), ...
,
Venkat Prabhu Venkat Kumar Gangai Amaren (born 7 November 1975), better known by his stage name Venkat Prabhu, is an Indian film director, actor and playback singer in Tamil cinema. In addition, he also worked in Telugu cinema, Telugu Cinema. After completing ...
and
Nalan Kumarasamy Nalan Kumarasamy (born 25 October 1980) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in the Tamil film industry. He started his career as a short filmmaker and won the title of the first season of ''Naalaya Iyakunar''. He made his featu ...
and produced by Ishari K. Ganesh under the banner of Vels Film International. The film stars Menon,
Amala Paul Amala Paul (born 26 October 1991) is an Indian actress and producer who is primarily working in Tamil and Malayalam films, in addition to some Telugu and Hindi films. She is a recipient of a Tamil Nadu State Film Award, a Filmfare Award Sou ...
,
Vinoth Kishan Vinoth Kishan is an Indian actor who appears in Tamil films, besides few Telugu and Malayalam films. He made his debut as a child artiste in Bala's '' Nandhaa'' (2001), before playing villain in '' Naan Mahaan Alla'' (2010) and '' Vidiyum Munn' ...
,
Amitash Pradhan Amitash Pradhan (born 12 October 1990) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Tamil films. He has starred in films such as ''Velaiilla Pattadhari'' (2014), '' Bruce Lee - The Fighter'' (2015), ''Heartbeats'' (2017), ''Vaanam Kottatum'' (2 ...
,
Megha Akash Megha Akash (born 26 October 1995) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu films. She made her acting debut with the Telugu film ''Lie'' (2017). She made her Tamil film debut with '' Petta'' and Hindi film debut with ...
,
Sunaina Sunaina Yella is an Indian actress and model who predominantly works in Tamil and Telugu films. She debuted in Telugu with ''Kumar Vs Kumari'' (2005) and in Tami debut with '' Kadhalil Vizhunthen'' (2008). She has since starred in the films ''V ...
, Varun,
Sakshi Agarwal Sakshi Agarwal (born 20 July 1990) is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in Tamil films. After beginning her working career as a marketing consultant, she pursued acting and garnered attention through part time modelling commitments. ...
,
Vijay Sethupathi Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu (born 16 January 1978) is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, Tamil films. Sethupathi is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Awards, National F ...
and Aditi Balan. The film was released on 12 February 2021.


List of short films


Plot


''Edhirpaara Muththam (Unexpected kiss)''

Aadhi (
Gautham Vasudev Menon Gautham Vasudev Menon (born 25 February 1973) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, Tamil film industry. He has also directed Telugu cinema, Telugu, Hindi cinema, Hindi and Ma ...
) and Mrinalini (
Amala Paul Amala Paul (born 26 October 1991) is an Indian actress and producer who is primarily working in Tamil and Malayalam films, in addition to some Telugu and Hindi films. She is a recipient of a Tamil Nadu State Film Award, a Filmfare Award Sou ...
) are engineering students and best friends. Though they get along well and spend most of their time together, they believe that there is an invisible line between love and friendship and they should not cross it for any reason. Aadhi insists the same to his friends and says that a man and woman can just be friends no matter what. However, the events that unfold in the later stage of his life destroy his theory and make him understand that there is love between the two.


''Avanum Naanum (He and I)''

Preethi (
Megha Akash Megha Akash (born 26 October 1995) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu films. She made her acting debut with the Telugu film ''Lie'' (2017). She made her Tamil film debut with '' Petta'' and Hindi film debut with ...
), a final-year student, discovers that she is three months pregnant and informs her boyfriend Vikram (
Amitash Pradhan Amitash Pradhan (born 12 October 1990) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Tamil films. He has starred in films such as ''Velaiilla Pattadhari'' (2014), '' Bruce Lee - The Fighter'' (2015), ''Heartbeats'' (2017), ''Vaanam Kottatum'' (2 ...
) about the same. Within a few minutes, unfortunate circumstances put Vikram in non-reachable mode, forcing Preethi to seek an abortion. Does destiny help her live with her loved one or put her in trouble?


''Lokham (World)''

Adam ( Varun) is a gamer who tries to find the whereabouts of his girlfriend Eve (
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), whom he met in a video game. The film begins with an interview of Adam, one of the top gamers in the city, and the first to complete the game called Logam. He credits his girlfriend for all the success and says that he dedicates the victory to her. But who is this girlfriend and what does she do? Does this girl exist only in the game or is she real and in love with him as well?


''Aadal Paadal (Dance and song)''

Ninja Manick (
Vijay Sethupathi Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu (born 16 January 1978) is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, Tamil films. Sethupathi is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Awards, National F ...
) and Kuchu ( Aditi Balan) are a happily married couple. However, they go through a bad phase in life after knowing that Manick is cheating on Kuchu. The writing is typical of Nalan's films - characters who are on the grey side of the law, twists where you least expect them, and a bizarre plot. Kuchu impersonates her husband's paramour to confirm that he is indeed having an affair.


Cast


Production

On 2 September 2020, Vels Film International announced that they were producing an anthology film with directors
Gautham Vasudev Menon Gautham Vasudev Menon (born 25 February 1973) is an Indian film director, screenwriter, film producer and actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, Tamil film industry. He has also directed Telugu cinema, Telugu, Hindi cinema, Hindi and Ma ...
, A. L. Vijay,
Venkat Prabhu Venkat Kumar Gangai Amaren (born 7 November 1975), better known by his stage name Venkat Prabhu, is an Indian film director, actor and playback singer in Tamil cinema. In addition, he also worked in Telugu cinema, Telugu Cinema. After completing ...
and
Nalan Kumarasamy Nalan Kumarasamy (born 25 October 1980) is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in the Tamil film industry. He started his career as a short filmmaker and won the title of the first season of ''Naalaya Iyakunar''. He made his featu ...
being brought on board for the project. The same day, the studio revealed the conceptual promo of the film was titled as ''Kutty Love Story''. The shooting for the film already wrapped up before the announcement of the series, but the makers did not decipher the details of the lead cast and crew. On 6 September, the makers revealed the official cast and crew members with Gautham Menon,
Amala Paul Amala Paul (born 26 October 1991) is an Indian actress and producer who is primarily working in Tamil and Malayalam films, in addition to some Telugu and Hindi films. She is a recipient of a Tamil Nadu State Film Award, a Filmfare Award Sou ...
,
Vijay Sethupathi Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi Kalimuthu (born 16 January 1978) is an Indian actor and film producer who predominantly works in Tamil cinema, Tamil films. Sethupathi is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Film Awards, National F ...
,
Megha Akash Megha Akash (born 26 October 1995) is an Indian actress who predominantly appears in Tamil and Telugu films. She made her acting debut with the Telugu film ''Lie'' (2017). She made her Tamil film debut with '' Petta'' and Hindi film debut with ...
,
Amitash Pradhan Amitash Pradhan (born 12 October 1990) is an Indian actor who primarily works in Tamil films. He has starred in films such as ''Velaiilla Pattadhari'' (2014), '' Bruce Lee - The Fighter'' (2015), ''Heartbeats'' (2017), ''Vaanam Kottatum'' (2 ...
,
Sakshi Agarwal Sakshi Agarwal (born 20 July 1990) is an Indian actress and model who has appeared in Tamil films. After beginning her working career as a marketing consultant, she pursued acting and garnered attention through part time modelling commitments. ...
and Varun being roped in for the film. Out of the four films Prabhu's anthology is said to be made in a
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angle with
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being involved.


Soundtrack

The film features a promotional single titled "Maayangal" composed by Karthik and written by Vivek, which was sung by Karthik,
Nakul Abhyankar Nakul Abhyankar (born 25 May 1990) is an Indian playback singer, music composer and sound engineer. He has sung in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Tulu. He is best known for his songs "Love You Chinna" from the film '' Love Mocktail'' c ...
and Krishna.K. It was released on 10 February 2021. Another song "Nee Naan Nee" composed by Karthik, was featured in the anthology's first segment ''Edhirpaara Muththam''. The song written by
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and sung by Rajaganapathy was released on 22 February 2021. There is also Navz-47 song on the last story.


Release

The makers discussed with leading
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s to distribute the film, in order to schedule for a release in December 2020. However, it was later announced that the film will be scheduled for a theatrical release during the
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weekend, on 12 February 2021.


Reception

M. Suganth of ''
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'' gave 2.5 out of 5 and stated "Except for Nalan Kumarasamy and Gautham Menon's works, the anthology is underwhelming." Ranjani Krishnakumar of ''
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'' gave 3.5 out of 5 and wrote "Within the constraints of an urban, middle class, heterosexual romance, Kutty Story is an interesting mix of shorts." Srinivasa Ramanujam of ''
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'' wrote "Nalan Kumarasamy and Gautham Menon deliver what is expected of them in this Tamil anthology, but there’s not much beyond that." Haricharan Pudipeddi of ''
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'' reviewed "Kutty Story is a cocktail of love stories with some quirky twists. Except for Nalan’s refreshing short on male insecurity in a marriage, other shorts come across as promising but never work wholesomely." ''Behindwoods'' gave the film 2.75 out of 5 and stated "Kutty Story is a worthy romantic anthology with interesting scripts." ''
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'' gave a rating of 3 out of 5 stating "Kutty Story's best episode belongs to Nalan Kumarasamy but the rest of the stories fail to excite us much." ''Indiaglitz'' gave 3 out of 5 to the film stating "Kutty Story with a top notch cast and crew is needless to add that the technical aspects of all the four stories are of the highest quality. Though the stories work within themselves and are also fairly engaging one cannot fault the audiences for expecting much better than whats on show considering the big names involved."


References


External links

* {{Venkat Prabhu 2021 films Indian anthology films 2020s Tamil-language films 2021 romance films Indian romance films 2010s Indian films Tamil-language Indian films