Kaththi

Kaththi

Directed by A. R. Murugadoss

Produced by Lyca Productions, Ayngaran International

2014167 min7.1 / 10

An action-driven redemption story where a criminal's self-interest transforms into social crusading after encountering his doppelganger fighting corporate exploitation.

Kathiresan aka Kaththi, a criminal, escapes from the Kolkata prison and comes to Chennai, where he comes across his doppelganger Jeevanandham, fighting for his life after being shot at by unknown men. Kathir decides to pass off as Jeeva and make away with a lump sum amount but once he realizes who Jeeva really is, Kathir turns a crusader.

Questions people ask

  • Is Kaththi violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Does Kaththi end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Kaththi sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is Kaththi easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Kaththi scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity41

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise69

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Kaththi

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Kaththi

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Kaththi, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Kaththi, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Kaththi, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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