Attakathi (2012): Cast & Plot
Attakathi is a 2012 romantic comedy directed by Pa. Ranjith, starring Kalaiyarasan as Dinakaran, Nandita Swetha and Kabali Vishwanth. It runs 2 hours 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 10m (130 min)
- Director
- Pa. Ranjith
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Studio Green
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Attakathi About?
The premise of Attakathi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Dinakaran, a college student who becomes the leader of a gang, is unlucky in love. Soon, he tries to find true romance in Poornima, a woman who rejected him once before.
Attakathi Cast & Characters
Kalaiyarasan leads the cast as Dinakaran, with Nandita Swetha as Poornima and Kabali Vishwanth as Dinakaran's brother. Directed by Pa. Ranjith; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Pa. Ranjith
- Kalaiyarasan as Dinakaran
- Nandita Swetha as Poornima
- Kabali Vishwanth as Dinakaran's brother
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Yogi Babu
Also Starring in Attakathi
· 6 more- Aishwarya Rajesh Amudha
- Jangiri Madhumitha
- Dinesh Ravi Dinakaran
- Shalini Nadhiya
- Hari Krishnan
- Vijay Vishwa
More from Pa. Ranjith
More films directed by Pa. Ranjith: Natchathiram Nagargiradhu, Sarpatta Parambarai, Kaala and Kabali.
Attakathi Plot Summary
What happens in Attakathi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dinakaran Dinakaran, whom his friends nicknamed Atta, grows up as a regular semi-urban teenager in a small village on the outskirts of Chennai. He breezes through school with decent marks, yet he fails his English paper, and instead of hitting the books for a retake, he leans into a lighthearted quest for romance, part of a pact with his closest friends to fall in love and get married.
Full summary
The whole story of Attakathi, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Attakathi?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the nickname of the film's protagonist Dinakaran among his friends?
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Attakathi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Attakathi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Attakathi?
Attakathi runs 2 hours 10 minutes (130 minutes).
When was Attakathi released?
Attakathi was released on August 15, 2012.
Who directed Attakathi?
Attakathi was directed by Pa. Ranjith.
More films by Pa. Ranjith Who is in the cast of Attakathi?
Attakathi stars Kalaiyarasan as Dinakaran, Nandita Swetha as Poornima and Kabali Vishwanth as Dinakaran's brother, among 10 credited actors.
Does Attakathi have a post-credit scene?
No. Attakathi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Attakathi in?
The original language of Attakathi is Tamil.
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