Attakathi (2012)
Plot
Attakathi (transl. Cardboard knife) is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Pa. Ranjith and produced by C. V. Kumar under Thirukumaran Entertainment, starring Dinesh, Nandita Swetha and Aishwarya Rajesh. The film revolves around Dinakaran (Dinesh) and his relationships during his school and college life. Attakathi marked the directorial debut of Ranjith and Kumar's maiden production, as well as the debut of several newcomers as actors and technicians, including musician Santhosh Narayanan, cinematographer P. K. Varma and editor Leo John Paul. It was shot around the exteriors of North Chennai between September and December 2011 for 50 days. Attakathi was distributed by K. E. Gnanavel Raja's Studio Green, which released it theatrically on 15 August 2012, coinciding with Independence Day. A critical and commercial success, the film received praise for the performances, direction, screenplay and music. It also helped make Dinesh, Ranjith, Kumar and Santhosh sought-out names in the film industry.
Attakathi details
| Industry | Tamil |
|---|---|
| Year | 2012 |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
| Runtime | 2h 5m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Pa. Ranjith |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ta |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Attakathi about?
Attakathi (transl. Cardboard knife) is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Pa. Ranjith and produced by C. V. Kumar under Thirukumaran Entertainment, starring Dinesh, Nandita Swetha and Aishwarya Rajesh. The film revolves around Dinakaran (Dinesh) and his relationships during his school and college life. Attakathi marked the directorial debut of Ranjith and Kumar's maiden production, as well as the debut of several newcomers as actors and technicians, including musician Santhosh Narayanan, cinematographer P. K. Varma and editor Leo John Paul. It was shot around the exteriors of North Chennai between September and December 2011 for 50 days. Attakathi was distributed by K. E. Gnanavel Raja's Studio Green, which released it theatrically on 15 August 2012, coinciding with Independence Day. A critical and commercial success, the film received praise for the performances, direction, screenplay and music. It also helped make Dinesh, Ranjith, Kumar and Santhosh sought-out names in the film industry.
Who is in the cast of Attakathi?
Attakathi stars Dinesh, Nandita Swetha, Aishwarya Rajesh and is directed by Pa. Ranjith. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Attakathi online?
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How long is Attakathi?
Attakathi runs 2h 5m (125 minutes).
Who directed Attakathi?
Attakathi was directed by Pa. Ranjith.
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