Puththi Ketta Manitharellam (Tamil: புத்திகெட்ட மனிதர் எல்லாம்) is a 2021 Sri Lankan Tamil language drama thriller film written and directed by Raj Sivaraj in his feature film directorial debut. The film stars actors who have featured in popular YouTube channels such as Petrol Shed and Poovan Media. It features Aravindan, Athi, Sathiyajith and Thilakshan in pivotal roles. The film was bankrolled by Blackboard International and music is scored by Poovan Matheesan.[1] The film had its theatrical release on 24 December 2021 and opened to positive reviews.[2] This was also the first major Sri Lankan Tamil film to hit the screens since the release of black comedy film Komaali Kings in 2018.
| Puththi Ketta Manitharellam | |
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| Directed by | Raj Sivaraj |
| Written by | Raj Sivaraj |
| Produced by | Kirush Shoban |
| Starring | Aravindan Athi Sathiyajith |
| Cinematography | Thirugnanam Tharmalingam |
| Edited by | Arun Yogathasan |
| Music by | Poovan Matheesan |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
edit- Aravindan as Arun
- Athi as Thiru
- Sathiyajith as Mathan
- Sabil raaj as Vijay Bahubali
- Thilakshan as Ushanth
- Kanna as Kanna
- Sinthuja as Sayanthavi
- Ithayaraj as Siva Sir
- Kokulan as Kiri
Soundtrack
editThe songs and background score for this film has been composed by Poovan Matheesan a well known indie artist debuting as a music director for a featured film . This is a debut film for the singers as well. All the lyrics were penned by K.S.Shanthakumar.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Thaniyaa Vaarom" | K.S.Shanthakumar | Dayas Mohanadas | |
| 2. | "Unai Naanum" | K.S.Shanthakumar | Kajan Selvarasa | |
| 3. | "Evil Theme" | K.S.Shanthakumar | Tharmalingam , Sathiyan , Poovan Matheesan | |
| 4. | "Ninaikkinra Yaavum -Female" | K.S.Shanthakumar | Sivaloganathan Madona | |
| 5. | "Ninaikkinra Yaavum -Male ( Bonus Track)" | K.S.Shanthakumar | Poovan Matheesan |
Production
editThe shooting of the film was predominantly shot and set in Jaffna and the actors were based from Jaffna.[3]
Release
editThe film was premiered in various theatres across Jaffna on 24 December, 25 December and 26 December.[4]
References
edit- ^ "SL Tamil movie produced by Jaffna youth now in theaters". NewsWire. 26 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ "'புத்தி கெட்ட மனிதர் எல்லாம்' குழுவினருக்கு அமைச்சர் நாமல் வாழ்த்து!". 25 December 2021.
- ^ ""புத்திகெட்ட மனிதர் எல்லாம்" என்கிற முழு நீளத் திரைப்பட முன்னோட்டம் இன்று வெளியிடப்பட்டது!". Eelanadu. 3 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
- ^ ""புத்தி கெட்ட மனிதர் எல்லாம்" திரைப்பட வெளியீட்டு திகதிகள், நேரங்கள் அறிவிப்பு!". Kuviyam. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 29 December 2021.
