CHENNAI BOX OFFICE

Vijay Sethupathy and Nalan Kumarasamy’s Soodhu Kavvum is about a motley crew of kidnappers and how their botched attempt cascades into a series of interesting events.

The sleeper superhit of the year has proved yet again that dark horses can be regulars in Tamil. The movie has grossed good revenues at the box office.

The poster boy of indie cinema, Vijay Sethupathy, and his next film Pannayarum Padminiyum.

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Nalan Kumarasamy’s first full length feature is smartly written and the Guy Ritchiesque narration is sort of new to Tamil – a fact that worked very well in the movie’s favor.

Fast approaching its 50th day, Soodhu Kavvum is already declared a superhit and has grossed handsome revenues.

The Kaasu Panam number by Gaana Bala is populating the airwaves of Chennai.

What does it take to make an engaging, convincing and entertaining movie? A solid story, solid performances and good direction, Nalan Kumarasamy proved with Soodhu Kavvum and his choice of actors.

Despite having been declared a super hit, Soodhu Kavvum is still ruling the roost albeit with reduced shows.

The lineup of independent movies for the rest of the year is impressive and there could be more such surprise packages.

Nalan Kumarasamy’s Soodhu Kavvum is an uninhibited, intriguing comedy drama revolving around a bunch of small time kidnappers and their trials and tribulations with life.

Despite being in its 4th week, Soodhu Kavvum is going great guns and is reaping super hit collections.

Vijay Sethupathy’s upcoming movies, predominantly – Pannayarum Padminiyum.

Vijay Sethupathy and his motley crew of kidnappers do well to keep the audience engaged, thanks to Nalan’s engaging writing laced with timely humor.

Soodhu Kavvum is the sleeper hit of the year, with impressive attendance at multiplexes on weekends.

Read this week’s column about the ‘five lessons from Soodhu Kavvum.

Debut director Nalan Kumarasamy’s Soodhu Kavvum is a comedy thriller, about a petty kidnapper and how things can get complicated when he accidentally messes up with his own rules. Vijay Sethupathy plays Das, the film’s lead.

Opening to unanimously positive reviews, the movie has caught the fancy of multiplex viewers and is performing quite well.

Vijay is the new Vijay on the block.

This comedy thriller directed by debut director Nalan Kumarasamy stars the unlikely hero of Tamil cinema, Vijay Sethupathy, and a motley crew of actors who know what they are doing. The result is a delectable movie that is a sheer pleasure to watch.

Right upon its release Soodhu Kavvum has completely bowled over both critics and fans alike. The excellent opening is also proof to the fact that the movie is here to stay for a long time.

Vijay Sethupathy has ensured his position as the poster boy of independent cinema in Tamil.

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