Kaththi (2014)
Plot
Kaththi (transl. Knife) is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss. It is produced by Allirajah Subaskaran's Lyca Productions. The film stars Vijay in a dual role alongside Samantha, Neil Nitin Mukesh (in his Tamil debut), and Sathish. In the film, a petty thief assumes the identity of his lookalike and attempts to lead a rebellion by farmers from the latter's village, Thanoothu, and helps them fight against an entrepreneur who exploited Thanoothu's water resources. The film was officially announced in November 2013, and principal photography took place between February and September 2014. Primarily shot across Chennai, it was also filmed in Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Rajahmundry, Begumpet, Nellore, and Kadapa. The cinematography was handled by George C. Williams, and the film was edited by A. Sreekar Prasad. The music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The film marks the Tamil debuts of Mukesh and Chowdhury. Made on a budget of ₹50 crore, Kaththi was released worldwide on 22 October 2014, coinciding with Diwali, and received critical acclaim. Before the film's release, it faced controversies for plagiarism allegations, and the busi
Kaththi details
| Industry | Tamil |
|---|---|
| Year | 2014 |
| Genres | Action, Drama |
| Runtime | 2h 41m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | A. R. Murugadoss |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ta |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Kaththi about?
Kaththi (transl. Knife) is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by A. R. Murugadoss. It is produced by Allirajah Subaskaran's Lyca Productions. The film stars Vijay in a dual role alongside Samantha, Neil Nitin Mukesh (in his Tamil debut), and Sathish. In the film, a petty thief assumes the identity of his lookalike and attempts to lead a rebellion by farmers from the latter's village, Thanoothu, and helps them fight against an entrepreneur who exploited Thanoothu's water resources. The film was officially announced in November 2013, and principal photography took place between February and September 2014. Primarily shot across Chennai, it was also filmed in Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Rajahmundry, Begumpet, Nellore, and Kadapa. The cinematography was handled by George C. Williams, and the film was edited by A. Sreekar Prasad. The music is composed by Anirudh Ravichander. The film marks the Tamil debuts of Mukesh and Chowdhury. Made on a budget of ₹50 crore, Kaththi was released worldwide on 22 October 2014, coinciding with Diwali, and received critical acclaim. Before the film's release, it faced controversies for plagiarism allegations, and the busi
Who is in the cast of Kaththi?
Kaththi stars Vijay, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Sathish and is directed by A. R. Murugadoss. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Kaththi online?
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How long is Kaththi?
Kaththi runs 2h 41m (161 minutes).
Who directed Kaththi?
Kaththi was directed by A. R. Murugadoss.
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