Kaththi (2014): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Kaththi is a 2014 action drama directed by A.R. Murugadoss, starring Vijay as Kathiresan / Jeevanandham, Sudip Mukherjee and Tota Roy Chowdhury. It runs 2 hours 47 minutes and earned $674,359 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 47m (167 min)
- Director
- A.R. Murugadoss
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Lyca Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kaththi About?
The premise of Kaththi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Kathiresan, a criminal on the run from Kolkata prison, seeks refuge in Chennai. There, he encounters Jeevanandham, who is critically injured and being hunted by unknown assailants. Assuming Jeeva’s identity, Kathir initially intends to exploit the situation for personal gain. However, as he uncovers the truth about Jeeva’s fight for justice, Kathir transforms into a champion for those in need, determined to expose the corruption he finds.
Kaththi Cast & Characters
Vijay leads the cast as Kathiresan / Jeevanandham, with Sudip Mukherjee as Kolkata Police Inspector and Tota Roy Chowdhury as Vivek Banerjee. Directed by A.R. Murugadoss; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director A.R. Murugadoss
- Vijay as Kathiresan / Jeevanandham
- Sudip Mukherjee as Kolkata Police Inspector
- Tota Roy Chowdhury as Vivek Banerjee
- Sathish as Ravi
Also Starring in Kaththi
· 9 more- Raveena Ravi Ankitha (Voice)
- Samantha Ruth Prabhu Ankitha
- Jeeva Ravi Collector
- Rama Jeeva's Mother
- Neil Nitin Mukesh Shiraag
- Yuvina Parthavi Ankitha's Niece
- Rahul Thatha
- Gopi Kannadasan Judge
- Tamiko Brownlee Jennifer
More from A.R. Murugadoss
More films directed by A.R. Murugadoss, best-rated first: Sikandar, Darbar, Darbar and Spyder.
Kaththi Plot Summary
What happens in Kaththi from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In Kolkata, Kathir is a prisoner who helps the police trap an escaping detainee, Vivek Banerjee, but ends up slipping away again after the capture. In Chennai, he plans to flee to Bangkok with his friend Ravi, a plan that shifts the moment he falls in love with Ankitha. Later, Kathir and Ravi witness thugs shooting Jeevanandham ‘Jeeva’, a man who bears a striking resemblance to Kathir. They admit him to a hospital, and Kathir decides to impersonate Jeeva to outsmart the police.
Full summary
The whole story of Kaththi, scene by scene
Kaththi Box Office
Kaththi grossed $674,359 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$674.4K
- International
- $674.4K
How Well Do You Know Kaththi?
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 name of the film's main protagonist?
Kaththi Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “കത്തി” and “匕首”.
- Also known as
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- കത്തി
- 匕首
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Kaththi FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Kaththi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kaththi?
Kaththi runs 2 hours 47 minutes (167 minutes).
When was Kaththi released?
Kaththi was released on October 22, 2014.
Who directed Kaththi?
Kaththi was directed by A.R. Murugadoss.
More films by A.R. Murugadoss Who is in the cast of Kaththi?
Kaththi stars Vijay as Kathiresan / Jeevanandham, Sudip Mukherjee as Kolkata Police Inspector and Tota Roy Chowdhury as Vivek Banerjee, among 13 credited actors.
How much did Kaththi make at the box office?
Kaththi grossed $674,359 worldwide.
Does Kaththi have a post-credit scene?
No. Kaththi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kaththi in?
The original language of Kaththi is Tamil.
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