Wow... finally a breakthrough . For us Tamilians the time has come to bid adieu to Hollywood movies from directors like Guy Ritchie for we've got one here. Definitely a world class characterization filled with black comedy with no words to describe. Vijay Sethupathy does it again selecting an excellent script. Everyone in the movie has a definite role. The Indian political 'Thamasha' is dealt superbly with a couple of scenes near the climax. There are a number of favorite scenes in this movie but the best was at the CM's office talking to his minister and the son (I avoid spoiler by not saying more).I paid 150 bucks to watch this movie at a local theater. This movie paid well and even more, for a movie fan like me. Waiting eagerly for more movies of this sort from the team.
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One of the best Tamil film in 2013
varanjith6 May 2013
Soodhu Kavvum, the best film I've seen so far in 2013. 1. The introduction and the film title display scene are wonderful. 2. Can't guess what's going to happen next and the editing was good. 3. The comedy was great great great, such a great relief from santhanism for a moment. 4. All the actors played their part very well. 5. All the songs are played well, mostly suited for the situation, and runs in background. 6. Loved the song, kaasu panam dutthu. 7. You'll forget most of the comedies, after watching the film, and wants to see the film again. 8. Extraordinary screenplay, dialogue delivery and acting. 9. Loved the action scene of that police. good editing there 10. For those who says "DVD vanthurum athula paathukkalaam", this is a film worth watching in theatres with families or friends or anyone. 11. Enjoy this film watching in theatre
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
Excellent Movie for all those who were bored of the regulars
SatiagoManez7 June 2014
Firstly the movie isn't usual. Though many movies are there with having the protagonist as negative or socially immoral have received good response, this movie has multiple protagonist in it. It looks like Vijay Sethupathi(Das) is the lead character. But there is a lot of turns that are steered by the Kesavan's character who is not negative in the initially. Keeping the female character as imaginary was sheer brilliance. The BGM looks to have some reference from the Oceans Eleven in some places. But its supports the movie completely. There is justification bought in the end of the movie with the fact that no act by anyone has a complete good/bad and the acts of Das bought only minimal bad :)
A dark comedy that never forgets its basic rule to entertain. It's darker themes are ingeniously conveyed, but never does Soodhu Kuvoom lose its ability to Make Us Laugh!
sashank_kini-117 May 2013
Soodhu Kuvoom is a dark comedy built on themes of unemployment, kidnapping, blackmailing, police brutality, fake encounter and corruption but not even for a split second does it forget that it is first and foremost a dark comedy, and never it its manic energy lost or its comedy sacrificed while handling its heavyweight themes. The film never breaks its basic rules, and even when you feel at moments that it may go off-course, the story ingeniously swerves to its original course. Take for instance a scene from the movie when the four lead characters are arrested on charges of kidnapping and taken to court; that's when you go "Oh no, now they're going to spend the rest of the hour turning the film into a silly courtroom drama" but no, that's when Soodhu Kuvoom hilariously reminds us that it won't break its fundaments, and that is to be a rip-roaring dark comedy.
So, in a humorous twist, the 'victim' (who's actually the mastermind' who fakes his kidnapping, is actually kidnapped, connives with his kidnappers, then gives them a slip) denies that the four kidnapped him and the case is dismissed immediately. The tone of the film is both consistent and cautious, never forgetting how it should be presented yet driving its message home superbly. Bollywood films usually have a tendency to forget very easily the original tone of their projects – a film that's extremely funny till interval will abruptly turn into a cloying melodrama post-interval to cater to sentimental audiences, and sensible audiences are left thinking "Hey wait, wasn't I watching a comedy before I headed to the restroom during the intermission? Did the filmmakers flush it down the toilet to fart out a silly melodrama suddenly?". Maybe Bollywood could take a few lessons from Tamil films like Soodhu Kuvoom and get it's sh*t together.
It's safe to say that none of the men in Soodhu Kuvoom is a saint, and everybody explores shows their dark side and plays dirty to get their share of cake. But there's angst and a desperation which drives them to taking the shortcut to wealth and success. Our leading man Das, is an amateur kidnapper who's more afraid of offending his victim and the victim's relatives while demanding the ransom money. He assures the victim's relatives that they do not need to worry about the victim's well-being and the victim is safe and comfortable under his care. His ransom demands are petty and the funniest part is that he tips each victim from the ransom money after setting them free. These absurdities are nothing when we come to the part of Das' invisible friend Shalu, who's only visible to Das and is the accomplice to his crimes. The three other men, Kesavan, Sekhar and Paglavan are buddies who are unemployed, one being fired for defending himself against allegations of misbehaving with a female coworker, the other being jobless bum and the third driven away from hometown. Fate (a drunken brawl) brings these four men together and then their journey of kidnapping begins. This is shown in a flat-out hilarious sequence, where we see people of all ages and personalities being kidnapped and let go soon; there's one lady who shows no signs of panic and coolly continues chattering on her cell- phone even after being kidnapped.
In one of their crimes, the victim's parent, calls them and requests them to kidnap the son of Minister Gnanodhayam. The parent happens to be the brother of a contractor who was arrested under Gnanodhayam's orders on charges of bribery, and he wants to extract revenge upon the Minister. So, all he wants our four heroes to do is to kidnap Gnanodhayan's son, Arumai and ask for two crores as ransom. The heroes agree and pursue Arumai one day but are left baffled when another group of men kidnap him in front of their eyes before they can make their move. Later, dressed as policemen, they try to rescue-kidnap Arumai and realize on finding him that the guy had staged his own kidnapping. Later the five (six if the invisible girl's to be included) try to bilk Arumai's father and share the money amongst themselves. Their plan is successful until Arumai, the clever fox gives the others a slip and an unforgiving, rule-bending cop is deployed to root out the culprits. The thing that made me happiest while watching this film was that it brought me closer to my true roots, my South Indian blood. This is the first time I'm watching a Tamil film and I have lived nineteen whole years in India, and this film made me understand what a crowd-pleasing entertaining truly is. Mainstream Bollywood films are too obsessed with fair looks and toned bodies, so much that its six-pack or size-zero which decides who the biggest stars are. The actors in Soodhu Kuvoom would barely last in Bollywood because they neither have the looks nor the figure to make it in a mainstream Bollywood blockbuster, but the natural, earthy and indigenous charisma which these actors possess is something the Bollywood bandwagon (with exceptions, of course) can only dream of. No one here mugs for the camera, and we know these actors are acting to entertain their audience. Even the eye-candy Shalu, played by a gorgeous Sanchita Shetty, has a worthy role in the film, which is rare in Bollywood.
Everyone in this world has a dark side, says Soodhu Kavoom, and most are driven under desperation to play dirty, and in this bad bad world, dishonesty is the road to success. And what happens to rules? Well, weren't they always meant to be broken?
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So, in a humorous twist, the 'victim' (who's actually the mastermind' who fakes his kidnapping, is actually kidnapped, connives with his kidnappers, then gives them a slip) denies that the four kidnapped him and the case is dismissed immediately. The tone of the film is both consistent and cautious, never forgetting how it should be presented yet driving its message home superbly. Bollywood films usually have a tendency to forget very easily the original tone of their projects – a film that's extremely funny till interval will abruptly turn into a cloying melodrama post-interval to cater to sentimental audiences, and sensible audiences are left thinking "Hey wait, wasn't I watching a comedy before I headed to the restroom during the intermission? Did the filmmakers flush it down the toilet to fart out a silly melodrama suddenly?". Maybe Bollywood could take a few lessons from Tamil films like Soodhu Kuvoom and get it's sh*t together.
It's safe to say that none of the men in Soodhu Kuvoom is a saint, and everybody explores shows their dark side and plays dirty to get their share of cake. But there's angst and a desperation which drives them to taking the shortcut to wealth and success. Our leading man Das, is an amateur kidnapper who's more afraid of offending his victim and the victim's relatives while demanding the ransom money. He assures the victim's relatives that they do not need to worry about the victim's well-being and the victim is safe and comfortable under his care. His ransom demands are petty and the funniest part is that he tips each victim from the ransom money after setting them free. These absurdities are nothing when we come to the part of Das' invisible friend Shalu, who's only visible to Das and is the accomplice to his crimes. The three other men, Kesavan, Sekhar and Paglavan are buddies who are unemployed, one being fired for defending himself against allegations of misbehaving with a female coworker, the other being jobless bum and the third driven away from hometown. Fate (a drunken brawl) brings these four men together and then their journey of kidnapping begins. This is shown in a flat-out hilarious sequence, where we see people of all ages and personalities being kidnapped and let go soon; there's one lady who shows no signs of panic and coolly continues chattering on her cell- phone even after being kidnapped.
In one of their crimes, the victim's parent, calls them and requests them to kidnap the son of Minister Gnanodhayam. The parent happens to be the brother of a contractor who was arrested under Gnanodhayam's orders on charges of bribery, and he wants to extract revenge upon the Minister. So, all he wants our four heroes to do is to kidnap Gnanodhayan's son, Arumai and ask for two crores as ransom. The heroes agree and pursue Arumai one day but are left baffled when another group of men kidnap him in front of their eyes before they can make their move. Later, dressed as policemen, they try to rescue-kidnap Arumai and realize on finding him that the guy had staged his own kidnapping. Later the five (six if the invisible girl's to be included) try to bilk Arumai's father and share the money amongst themselves. Their plan is successful until Arumai, the clever fox gives the others a slip and an unforgiving, rule-bending cop is deployed to root out the culprits. The thing that made me happiest while watching this film was that it brought me closer to my true roots, my South Indian blood. This is the first time I'm watching a Tamil film and I have lived nineteen whole years in India, and this film made me understand what a crowd-pleasing entertaining truly is. Mainstream Bollywood films are too obsessed with fair looks and toned bodies, so much that its six-pack or size-zero which decides who the biggest stars are. The actors in Soodhu Kuvoom would barely last in Bollywood because they neither have the looks nor the figure to make it in a mainstream Bollywood blockbuster, but the natural, earthy and indigenous charisma which these actors possess is something the Bollywood bandwagon (with exceptions, of course) can only dream of. No one here mugs for the camera, and we know these actors are acting to entertain their audience. Even the eye-candy Shalu, played by a gorgeous Sanchita Shetty, has a worthy role in the film, which is rare in Bollywood.
Everyone in this world has a dark side, says Soodhu Kavoom, and most are driven under desperation to play dirty, and in this bad bad world, dishonesty is the road to success. And what happens to rules? Well, weren't they always meant to be broken?
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Superb Dark Comedy and ENTERTAINMENT UNLIMITED!!!!!!!!!!!
gufranatha27 February 2014
Soodhu Kavvum stars Vijay Sethupathy and Sanchita Shetty, along with MS Bhasker, Ramesh, Simhaa, Ashok, Karunakaran, Yog Japee and Radha Ravi in significant roles.
Dass, a small-time smuggler, wants to graduate to the next level, kidnapping, which he believes is more exciting and lucrative.Pagalavan (Simhaa), Kesavan (Ashok) and Sekhar (Ramesh)are three desperate jobless friends
Dass convinces them that he has the perfected the art of kidnapping and asks them join him. Having no other alternative, they do.
Soon they become successful, and can pull off a series of kidnapping without any hitches.
there are no typical comic one-liners or forced comic situations With every film that he has acted in, Vijay Sethupathy has always managed to raise the bar to an entirely new level. As a Grey-haired, 40-year old with psychotic tendencies, speaking broken English, Vijay Sethupathy in Soodhu Kavvum is truly unbelievable.
There is some good all around performance, especially Simhaa and Ramesh, who manage to steal the show with their unpretentious and honest performance.
Full credit goes to the director, Nalan Kumarasamy, for transforming a simple plot into an extremely engaging film, with ingenious characters and entertaining situations.
Good cinematography, crisp editing and the refreshing non-conventional background score make this film even more distinctive. A must-watch.
Dass, a small-time smuggler, wants to graduate to the next level, kidnapping, which he believes is more exciting and lucrative.Pagalavan (Simhaa), Kesavan (Ashok) and Sekhar (Ramesh)are three desperate jobless friends
Dass convinces them that he has the perfected the art of kidnapping and asks them join him. Having no other alternative, they do.
Soon they become successful, and can pull off a series of kidnapping without any hitches.
there are no typical comic one-liners or forced comic situations With every film that he has acted in, Vijay Sethupathy has always managed to raise the bar to an entirely new level. As a Grey-haired, 40-year old with psychotic tendencies, speaking broken English, Vijay Sethupathy in Soodhu Kavvum is truly unbelievable.
There is some good all around performance, especially Simhaa and Ramesh, who manage to steal the show with their unpretentious and honest performance.
Full credit goes to the director, Nalan Kumarasamy, for transforming a simple plot into an extremely engaging film, with ingenious characters and entertaining situations.
Good cinematography, crisp editing and the refreshing non-conventional background score make this film even more distinctive. A must-watch.
the story of petty criminals who are engulfed by their own occupation volunteering to ride the high tide, knowing well of its repercussions
pantheraleomaximus27 July 2014
It has been directed by debutant Nalan Kumarasamy, one of the talents of Naalaiya Iyakkunar, a reality show for aspiring directors. Soodhu Kavvum stars Vijay Sethupathy and Sanchita Shetty, alongwith MS Bhasker, Ramesh, Simhaa, Ashok, Karunakaran, Yog Japee and Radha Ravi in significant roles. director, Nalan Kumarasamy, transforms the plot into an extremely engaging film, with hilarious characters and entertaining situations. Music: Santosh Narayanan Genre:black Comedy Duration: 2 hours 17 minutes Soodhu Kavvum is a different kind of film that has not been seen in Tamil cinema Nalan Kumarasamy is a daring director to make a black comedy at a time when Tamil cinema is being bombarded by slapstick comedies. The most solid of the new breed actors Vijay Sethupathy as the 40 plus anti-hero and all new actors in supporting cast are apt and they make the film crackle Vijay Sethupathy steals the show with his shaggy salt and pepper beard and a paunch. His body language and dialogue delivery makes the character come alive Sanchita Shetty as his girlfriend is smashing and delivers some one- liners with perfect lip sync. It is one of the best films to have emerged out of Kollywood in a long, long time ' Soodhu Kavvum' marks a hat-trick of successes for Vijay Sethupathy after the thriller 'Pizza' and the situational comedy 'Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom'. His knack of choosing good roles and working with new directors brimming with ideas will stand him in good stead, as also the work he puts in to portray each character. He put on weight and grew a beard to play Das, and the look fits him to a 'T'. His chemistry with Shalu (Sanchita Shetty), who has a terrific screen presence and does a neat job in her debut movie, is a treat to watch
Though the movie features only one full song 'Kaasu panam', the soundtrack has other gems like 'Mama douser' and 'Come na come' and a background score that will remain with you long after you exit the theatre. With a smile!!!
Though the movie features only one full song 'Kaasu panam', the soundtrack has other gems like 'Mama douser' and 'Come na come' and a background score that will remain with you long after you exit the theatre. With a smile!!!
Excellent produce of Indian cinema
sinemafan4 May 2014
Saw this movie today and I cannot remember when was the last time a movie made me laugh so much. The movie is a dark comedy with a brilliant script which meanders through the various realms of life that make of a typical Indian. The joblessness of youth, the dreams of a bright future, the authoritarian dad, the protective sentimental mom, the prodigal son, the loyal friends, the bullying rule-keepers, the ingenious cousins, the mythical sensual flame, fate's impeccable sense of humour, the Indian polity...it has all these stereotypes brilliantly inter-woven into a brilliant dark comedy. In many ways it reminds one of Guy Ritchie movies, and in many ways it reminds one of "Ek Chaalis ki last local" and again in many ways of "Jaane bhi do yaaron". In a way, this movie is an amalgamation of these and perhaps much more, but yet stays unerringly true to its own Chennaisque character. Very clever movie, and a salute to the director, scriptwriter and the actors (Vijay Sethupathy in particular) for pulling off a wonderful job and making a clever and entertaining movie. Keep 'em coming!
Soodhu Kavvum (2013)
santhosh-1029022 March 2018
Strange story and characters with hilarious results
ragpap9322 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers
The characters are strange. A kidnapper who hallucinates the female lead's character, Shalu. He loves his Hallucination so much that he stopped taking the medicines his doctor prescribed. Then there is the valet who got fired for taking his customer's vehicle for a joy ride. His best friend is taking refuge after offensively making a Nayantara statue out of the justice statue. The fourth guy was sexually harassed at the workplace but when he tried speaking up the woman claims that it was he who harassed her instead. Unable to take it as the manager was siding with her, he scolds him and gets blacklisted in the process. These three jobless guys meet the kidnapper during a brawl at a pub. The kidnapper trusting these three for aiding him reveals his amazing and hilarious rules of kidnapping without getting caught.
Kednapping (was misspelt in the film for comedic reasons) 1.stay clear of people with power 2.no unwanted threats 3.Small affordable amounts 4.no arms 5. If you goof up surrender
One of the kidnapees liked the amicable fashion in the way his son's kidnapping was handled got a kidnapping gig for them. This guy wanted them to kidnap his boss, the MP candidates' son for some kind of revenge. Reluctantly they take it though it is breaking rule no.1. Now this son was devious himself as he planned his own kidnapping. To kidnap him from those kidnappers they wore police getup and bought guns against rule no.4.I have revealed too much already but they break all the rules before the end of the movie. They botch the kidnapping and get chased by police, caught by police surrender and go to court out of fear of this tough as nails cop where the kidnapee pretends that they did not kidnap him. There is still so many funny stuff I haven't told you so don't miss it. I took out one point for the way Shalu was treated by the hero, though she is just his illusion. They kidnap a girl who just looks like Shalu in the end. It was funny but you know.
Kednapping (was misspelt in the film for comedic reasons) 1.stay clear of people with power 2.no unwanted threats 3.Small affordable amounts 4.no arms 5. If you goof up surrender
One of the kidnapees liked the amicable fashion in the way his son's kidnapping was handled got a kidnapping gig for them. This guy wanted them to kidnap his boss, the MP candidates' son for some kind of revenge. Reluctantly they take it though it is breaking rule no.1. Now this son was devious himself as he planned his own kidnapping. To kidnap him from those kidnappers they wore police getup and bought guns against rule no.4.I have revealed too much already but they break all the rules before the end of the movie. They botch the kidnapping and get chased by police, caught by police surrender and go to court out of fear of this tough as nails cop where the kidnapee pretends that they did not kidnap him. There is still so many funny stuff I haven't told you so don't miss it. I took out one point for the way Shalu was treated by the hero, though she is just his illusion. They kidnap a girl who just looks like Shalu in the end. It was funny but you know.
Soodhu Kaavum: An attempt on Kidnapping audience which is executed successfully.
nagalajai24 May 2014
A very well known story that we've already seen Humpty number of times in this 100 years of Indian cinema.A group lead by a mastermind plans on kidnapping a VIP's son, where they are caught and the rest is how they come out clean without any charges.
Casting Vijay Sethupathi: Dream run continues, actually i don see it stopping anywhere in near future.No wonder that he is fully booked till 2017 (if it's true). Whatta performance,No compromises and gave 100 % what the script demanded. Age 40 +, grayed long locks and most important his costumes. He is progressing very fast proving his acting skills.
Radha Ravi, MS Bhaskar and Karunakaran have done their jobs perfect , Crisp and clean.
Sanchita Shetty: Hmmm...Good acting, Guys you should watch the movie and will be impressed. RJ Ramesh & Simhaa: They have almost same screen space as Vijay does and a true find , The way they react on tense situations and during the climax fighting (actually 'Adi vaangura') scenes they have stolen the show from vi jay.
Santhosh Narayanan: Fantastic job with the background score,especially during the chase scenes the rock type music are keeps us very engaging."Mama trouser..." is the best out of the box and fits so well for the movie.To make it short santhosh music is still Very fresh and enjoyable and lifts the movie's value to great extent.
Nalan Kumarasamy: Once again thank you "Nalaya Iyakunnar" show, that has given us another new comer with loads of talent.With a perfect characterization, engaging screenplay and no compromise on entertainment or logic the director has given a movie that also shows the Grey shades of people and the happenings right here in our place, which we cannot deny. I saw a review stating that the director has made the movie that without any respect to society or its people.For everyone of those the first scene about the newspapers and their content gives the answer. It's not that cinema is teaching things to us , that over and now cinema is showing things that is happening and not known by many of us.
Conclusion Though : *You know the story and seen many times *You can predict some scenes *You know what the climax could be, *You have seen Vijay sethupathy's earlier performances But still once you come out of the theater you will feel cheated,
Casting Vijay Sethupathi: Dream run continues, actually i don see it stopping anywhere in near future.No wonder that he is fully booked till 2017 (if it's true). Whatta performance,No compromises and gave 100 % what the script demanded. Age 40 +, grayed long locks and most important his costumes. He is progressing very fast proving his acting skills.
Radha Ravi, MS Bhaskar and Karunakaran have done their jobs perfect , Crisp and clean.
Sanchita Shetty: Hmmm...Good acting, Guys you should watch the movie and will be impressed. RJ Ramesh & Simhaa: They have almost same screen space as Vijay does and a true find , The way they react on tense situations and during the climax fighting (actually 'Adi vaangura') scenes they have stolen the show from vi jay.
Santhosh Narayanan: Fantastic job with the background score,especially during the chase scenes the rock type music are keeps us very engaging."Mama trouser..." is the best out of the box and fits so well for the movie.To make it short santhosh music is still Very fresh and enjoyable and lifts the movie's value to great extent.
Nalan Kumarasamy: Once again thank you "Nalaya Iyakunnar" show, that has given us another new comer with loads of talent.With a perfect characterization, engaging screenplay and no compromise on entertainment or logic the director has given a movie that also shows the Grey shades of people and the happenings right here in our place, which we cannot deny. I saw a review stating that the director has made the movie that without any respect to society or its people.For everyone of those the first scene about the newspapers and their content gives the answer. It's not that cinema is teaching things to us , that over and now cinema is showing things that is happening and not known by many of us.
Conclusion Though : *You know the story and seen many times *You can predict some scenes *You know what the climax could be, *You have seen Vijay sethupathy's earlier performances But still once you come out of the theater you will feel cheated,
Overrated
Insane_Man2 January 2020
Enjoyed this movie until the climax. Actually until the 'psycho ' officer comes. Could have been better if the last 30-40 minutes would have changed towards the climax. Vijay is just superb. He is a brilliant actor. The comedies are also very good. I would like to recommend this movie. A good feeling comedy with 2% thriller, 1% twist.
Soodhu Kavvum (U/A) TAMIL ------------- my Rating : ★★★★½ VERY INTELLIGENT
yunusitboss14 May 2013
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Soodhu Kavvum (U/A) TAMIL ------------- my Rating : ★★★★½ VERY INTELLIGENT
STRENGTHS :- * Story and Direction : mind-blowing by the debut-ant ..... * Casting and Performances : was fantastic ..... * Twists and Thrills ...... * Dialogues : were enjoyable ..... * Editing and Screenplay : scene by scene was well shaped for a racy entertainer ....
FINAL VERDICT :- * Finally .... it is a complete youth entertainer ..... a must watch by all ......
Soodhu Kavvum is a comedy film featuring Vijay Sethupathi and Sanchita Shetty in the lead roles produced by C V Kumar after the grand success of Atta Kathi and Pizza. Vijay Sethupathi,Sanchita Shetty.
Soodhu Kavvum (U/A) TAMIL ------------- my Rating : ★★★★½ VERY INTELLIGENT
STRENGTHS :- * Story and Direction : mind-blowing by the debut-ant ..... * Casting and Performances : was fantastic ..... * Twists and Thrills ...... * Dialogues : were enjoyable ..... * Editing and Screenplay : scene by scene was well shaped for a racy entertainer ....
FINAL VERDICT :- * Finally .... it is a complete youth entertainer ..... a must watch by all ......
Soodhu Kavvum is a comedy film featuring Vijay Sethupathi and Sanchita Shetty in the lead roles produced by C V Kumar after the grand success of Atta Kathi and Pizza. Vijay Sethupathi,Sanchita Shetty.
Absolutely fantastic actor Vijay setupati one of his best movie must and should watch.
smhussain-1305119 November 2023
Soodhu Kavvum" stands out as my top film of 2013 for various compelling reasons. Firstly, the captivating introduction and the creative display of the film title set a wonderful tone. The unpredictability of the plot, coupled with impeccable editing, keeps you guessing at every turn. A refreshing departure from typical comedy tropes, the humor in this film is brilliantly executed, providing a welcome break from the usual.
The ensemble cast delivers outstanding performances, each actor playing their part with finesse. The songs, seamlessly integrated into the narrative, enhance the overall experience, with "Kaasu Panam Duttu" being a personal favorite. The film's comedic brilliance lingers, making it a memorable experience that beckons repeat viewings.
The screenplay, dialogue delivery, and acting are nothing short of extraordinary, contributing to the film's overall brilliance. Notably, the well-edited action scene involving the police officer adds another layer of excitement. Contrary to the notion of waiting for the DVD, "Soodhu Kavvum" deserves the big screen experience, making it an ideal choice for a theatrical outing with family or friends. Embrace the enjoyment this film brings - it's a theater-worthy experience not to be missed.
The ensemble cast delivers outstanding performances, each actor playing their part with finesse. The songs, seamlessly integrated into the narrative, enhance the overall experience, with "Kaasu Panam Duttu" being a personal favorite. The film's comedic brilliance lingers, making it a memorable experience that beckons repeat viewings.
The screenplay, dialogue delivery, and acting are nothing short of extraordinary, contributing to the film's overall brilliance. Notably, the well-edited action scene involving the police officer adds another layer of excitement. Contrary to the notion of waiting for the DVD, "Soodhu Kavvum" deserves the big screen experience, making it an ideal choice for a theatrical outing with family or friends. Embrace the enjoyment this film brings - it's a theater-worthy experience not to be missed.
Very cool
bhavikrana-5708825 December 2023
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Fantastic
kkhan-7664128 May 2020
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nm-5418928 November 2023
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Soodhu Kavvum, the best film I've seen so far in 2013. 1. The introduction and the film title display scene are wonderful. 2. Can't guess what's going to happen next and the editing was good. 3. The comedy was great great great, such a great relief from santhanism for a moment. 4. All the actors played their part very well. 5. All the songs are played well, mostly suited for the situation, and runs in background. 6. Loved the song, kaasu panam dutthu. 7. You'll forget most of the comedies, after watching the film, and wants to see the film again. 8. Extraordinary screenplay, dialogue delivery and acting. 9. Loved the action scene of that police. Good editing there 10. For those who says "DVD vanthurum athula paathukkalaam", this is a film worth watching in theatres with families or friends or anyone. 11. Enjoy this film watching in theatre
Highly recommended.
Highly recommended.
great movie with great characterization
gkchaitanya26 September 2016
This movie made me respect Tamil industry skills. A very good film with a good message with the Hero character, though he earns good amount of money in the end he still keeps kidnapping people which is more like a passion to him. Hats off to the writer and director for the Hero characterization. Being from Andhra this film made me fall in love with Tamil movies because of their natural taking I got so captivated that I have started liking Tamil movies more than Telugu. Madras movie by Karthi is another one which proves content of the movie and the way it was handled is more game changer than filming songs in foreign(that u can see in most, sorry 99% of Telugu films).I would strongly recommend people to watch this movie.
one time watchable
rakesh-das-raku22 March 2021
Though the movie plot was good and the director probably wanted to convey irony in the form of dark or satirical comedy but he missed little bit of sense. Let's see one by one -
1. Vijay is kidnapping in broad daylight in public places and no one seem to notice or even catch him or even have registered a case with the police ?
2. What was the rationale of putting invisible girlfriend in the movie ? I thought, Vijay might be deranged or psycho ?
3. Bobby Simha is such a talented actor. Why was he being portrayed as a dumb person ? He deserve netter than that.
4. When Arumai double-crossed the gang by causing accident then how come the gang did not retaliated ? They simply accepted the doom and surrendered. This is too stupid even for a comedy.
I can write on and on but I hope the writer / director read this and do better work next time.
Black comedy
kirankumarmore-6037415 November 2019
Biting Political Satire, yet too less of it!
collinsenosh23 February 2018
Slow pacing is the bane of Indian cinema!
The plot is stable, action scenes too unreal, not that funny actually.
The carricatured irony shown is the highlight, yet a theme which does not suit the genre unfortunately.
In glimpses the writing shows unforgetable quality, and biting dialogues.
Vijay Sethupathi again is the highlight.He deserves better roles and better scripts.
The plot is stable, action scenes too unreal, not that funny actually.
The carricatured irony shown is the highlight, yet a theme which does not suit the genre unfortunately.
In glimpses the writing shows unforgetable quality, and biting dialogues.
Vijay Sethupathi again is the highlight.He deserves better roles and better scripts.
A MUST WATCH (with subtitles, if necessary) !
postsenthil27 October 2019
A delightful comic noir ... It tells a story of a schizophrenic & his team of dimwits who indulge in kidnapping..nay, kednapping for small sums.. But, when they attempt to raise the stakes all hell breaks loose in several quirky, chaotic & HILARIOUS twists.
After Pizza, NKPK, once more, Vijay Sethupathy, the lead, shows his stellar skills in picking wonderfully original & entertaining scripts.
KUDOS to the debutante director & his team for a wholesome entertaining treat. One of the best movies I would see this year by a long stretch !
After Pizza, NKPK, once more, Vijay Sethupathy, the lead, shows his stellar skills in picking wonderfully original & entertaining scripts.
KUDOS to the debutante director & his team for a wholesome entertaining treat. One of the best movies I would see this year by a long stretch !
MUCH AHEAD OF TIME
heatnlast29 May 2022
While watching this film u would be thinking that it would be released in previous 1 or 2 year but it's released in 2013 lol . What a screenplay , what a direction , what a story . It's a dark comedy film but vmuch thrilling it sets its base vmuch during first 45 minutes slowly slowly and then just blows ur mind.
Unbelievable masterpiece of comedy in urban Chennai
Dolchi6 June 2022
While we went to see this without any expectations, we were not expecting to see the best film in ages!
The depth with which every character is written and the different angles they bring into every interaction, makes this movie hilarious... The sparkling comedy is not shallow and not separate from developing the story of the film. Seeing such films is very rare in Tamil cinema, where you do not feel like many scenes can be taken out without affecting the film at all
While everyone's performance has been above par, Vijay Sethupathi in particular was the rockstar of the film. We cannot help but laugh at each of his antics and helplessly cheer him on to succeed with his shenanigans. Even the purest of souls wish they had a disease like his character, showing how well made and acted his entire arc was.
Even the climax comes with a good surprise, which although is not mind blowing, feels refreshing..
Do not miss this if you like non-masala comedy films.
The depth with which every character is written and the different angles they bring into every interaction, makes this movie hilarious... The sparkling comedy is not shallow and not separate from developing the story of the film. Seeing such films is very rare in Tamil cinema, where you do not feel like many scenes can be taken out without affecting the film at all
While everyone's performance has been above par, Vijay Sethupathi in particular was the rockstar of the film. We cannot help but laugh at each of his antics and helplessly cheer him on to succeed with his shenanigans. Even the purest of souls wish they had a disease like his character, showing how well made and acted his entire arc was.
Even the climax comes with a good surprise, which although is not mind blowing, feels refreshing..
Do not miss this if you like non-masala comedy films.
A superb satire with lots of fun!!
dr-saurabhgalodha12 July 2020
To give you the gist the actual star of the movie is the story and screenplay. So kudos to the director for how he has managed to weave a great flick. It is not a one-man show but a lovely amalgamation of all actors doing a commendable job. Howsoever small the character it has been played to near perfection. Thala Sethupathy is awesome but so are the rest of the gang!! The twists and turns keep you engrossed right till the end. Absolute must watch!!
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