Soori-Anna Ben’s Tamil Film Kottukkaali Garners Positive Reviews Upon Release

Tamil film Kottukkaali released yesterday. It has already created a massive craze. Produced by Sivakarthikeyan under the banner of SK Productions, it stars popular actors like Soori and Anna Ben in leading roles. The film was screened at several international film festivals and won various awards. The anticipation for this cinema was notably high among the audience. It is directed by PS Vinothraj, who previously directed Koozhangal. Kottukkaali is set in the backdrop of rural India. The story revolves around a village, a family living there and the problems they face in their daily lives. It also speaks about the journey they undertake in search of solutions to their problems. As the film continues, Paandi falls in love with a girl named Meena. The couple aims to get married, but their family thinks that the girl is possessed by a ghost. The duo along with their family then visits a priest to drive off the ghost. In their journey, they face several issues. Both the families make their full effort to overcome all their struggles in life and live a better life. The film realistically and authentically depicts a way of life in a simple and straightforward manner.

Through the storyline of the film, PS Vinothraj shared a strong message about patriarchy, superstition, chauvinism and other taboo topics. The acting of Soori and Anna Ben was highly praised by the audience and the critics. Anna Ben’s character has no dialogue, yet she finely communicates with the audience through her fine expression and acting. On the first day at the theatres, the film reportedly managed to garner a global box-office collection of Rs 47 lakh. The earnings are expected to grow with more days to come.

Talking about the technical team, the cinematography department was handled by Sakthivel while the editing was done by Ganesh Siva. PS Vinothraj himself penned the storyline of the film. Veteran actor Kamal Haasan also appreciated the team for the great work. He sent a letter to producer Sivakarthikeyan expressing his feelings. The producer shared the picture of the letter on his X (formerly Twitter) handle.