Thoothukudi (film)
2006 Indian film
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Thoothukudi is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language crime action film set in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu directed by Harikumar, a dance choreographer, and written by Sanjay Ram. The film also starred Harikumar in the lead role alongside Karthika and Rahman.
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| Directed by | Harikumar |
| Written by | Sanjay Ram |
| Produced by | Sunitha Hari |
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| Cinematography | M. Jeevan |
| Edited by | P. Sai Suresh |
| Music by | Pravin Mani |
Production company | Fourbro Films |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Harikumar as Mahadevan
- Karthika as Mallika
- Rahman as Lingam
- Navin Balaji as Esaki
- Swetha as Esaki's wife
- Sudhakar Vasanth[1]
Production
The film marked the acting debut of dance choreographer Harikumar and actress Karthika in leading roles.[2][3][4][5][6] Karthika was cast in the film after the makers had spotted her in a commercial.[7] The relative success of the film prompted Karthika to be labelled as 'Thootukudi' Karthika or 'Karuvappaiya' Karthika by the media.[8]
Music
Pravin Mani composed the music.[9] The song "Karuvappaiya" attained popularity prior to release, with Karthika's display in the song noted.[citation needed] Following the album, Pravin and Harikumar came together again for their next venture, Thirutham.[10]
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Sollamal" | Haricharan | |
| 2. | "Yethipodu" | Manicka Vinayagam, Malathy Lakshman | |
| 3. | "Ka Viduvom" | Pushpavanam Kuppusamy | |
| 4. | "Karuvappaiya" | K. S. Chithra, Tippu | |
| 5. | "Kozhukkatta" | Sujatha Mohan, Karthik | |
| 6. | "Pulam Pulam" | Srinivas |
Reception
Sify gave the film a negative review and wrote that "On the whole, the script is wafer thin, there is no logic and is too dark and morbid".[11] Malini Mannath of Chennai Online noted that "Though it's a predictable storyline, the director has attempted to bring in slight variations and the film does have its interesting moments and elements".[12] A critic from Cinesouth wrote that "'Thoothukudi' is a decent action thriller".[13]
Sequel
In 2013, screenwriter Sanjay Ram began working on a sequel titled Kiliyanthattu Thoothukudi 2, and would also act in it.[14][15]
