Kutti Puli
Kutti Puli (transl. Tiger Cub) is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action dramedy film directed by M. Muthaiah, starring Sasikumar and Lakshmi Menon in lead roles[1] while Saranya Ponvannan and Bala Saravanan play supporting roles. The film opened to mixed reviews but performed well at box office.[2] The movie was remade in Kannada in 2019 as Sinnga starring Chiranjeevi Sarja.[3]
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Directed by | M. Muthaiah |
Produced by | S. Muruganandam & N. Puranna |
Screenplay by | M. Muthaiah |
Story by | M. Muthaiah |
Starring | |
Music by | Ghibran |
Cinematography | Mahesh Muthuswami |
Edited by | Gopi Krishna |
Production company | Village Theaters |
Distributed by | Sun Pictures Red Giant Movies |
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Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
Cast
- Sasikumar as Kutti Puli
- Lakshmi Menon as Bharathy
- Saranya Ponvannan as Dheivaanai
- Bala Saravanan as Pappu
- DMJ Rajasimhan as MMS Moorthy
- Lal as Arjunan
- Aadukalam Murugadoss as Kutti Puli's friend
- D. R. K. Kiran as Villager
- G. Gnanasambandam as Tailor
- Prabha
- Namo Narayana
- Abi Saravanan
- Vaijayanthi
- Ramachandran
- Anburaj
- Hello Kandasamy
Soundtrack
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Released | 2013 | |||
Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
Language | Tamil | |||
Label | Sa Re Ga Ma | |||
Producer | Ghibran | |||
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The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ghibran along with lyricist Vairamuthu after their critically acclaimed album 'Vaagai Sooda Vaa'. Saregama south has secured the audio rights of Kuttipuli.[4] The soundtrack was released on 20 May 2013 and received positive reviews.[5] Ghibran stated that some of the music that he had recorded had been replaced in a few places and there was an additional song added. Ilaiyaraaja's "Pon Oviyam" song was used in its entirety in the film and Ghibran said "This was initially very, very emotionally disturbing as both the audiences and the media criticized me in this regard".[6]
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Aruvaakaaran" | Vairamuthu | Kaushiki Chakrabarty, Padmalatha | |
2. | "Kaathu Kaathu" | Vairamuthu | Gold Devaraj | |
3. | "Aatha Un Selai" | Yegadesi | Sundar Narayana Rao | |
4. | "Thaattiyare Thaattiyare" | Mohan Rajan | Gold Devaraj | |
5. | "Aatha Un Selai (instrumental)" | Performed by Nathan |
The film includes one more climax song that was not included in the audio soundtrack:
- "Deivam Ellaam Onnagi" – A solo song sung by Sundar Narayana Rao
Release
The film was given a "U/A" certificate by the Indian Censor Board for its violence and gore. The film is said to have been acquired for a large sum of money by Red Giant Movies and Sun Pictures.[7] The film was released in 280 screens on 30 May 2013.[8]
Critical reception
The film received Mixed reviews from critics. Hindu wrote:"This film, itself, is something of a menagerie, a hodgepodge of "mass" elements. There's romance, fights, thaali-centered drama, drumstick-centered comedy, and — above all — unceasing amma sentiment".[9] Behindwoods wrote:"And if you are the type who would go gaga over mother sentiment, mindless violence, punch dialogues, Kuttipuli may work for you".[10] Indian express wrote:"Kutti Puli is probably the least exciting and engaging of Sasikumar starrers".[11]
References
- "Kuttipuli Tamil movie images, stills, gallery". Indiatimes.com.
- "Kuttipuli won't disappoint you". in.com.
- "Sinnga movie review: Prem's would be proud of this Kutty".
- "Saregama bags Kuutipuli audio rights". Indiatimes.com.
- "Kutti Puli (Music review), Tamil – Ghibran by Milliblog!". Archived from the original on 27 September 2013. Retrieved 29 May 2013.
- http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-21/news-interviews/40118626_1_european-music-keyboard-singapore
- Oor Kaalan (12 May 2013). "Sun Pictures' 'Kutti Puli' Release by Red Giant Movies". Kollyinsider.com. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- "Kuttipuli Release". Indiatimes.com.
- Baradwaj Rangan (1 June 2013). "Kutti Puli: Beastly business". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- "Kutti Puli Movie Review Kutti Puli, Sasikumar, lakshmi menon". Behindwoods. 30 May 2013. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
- Mannath, Malini (1 June 2013). "Kutti Puli (Tamil)". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 17 June 2013.
External links
- Kutti Puli on IMDb