Padikathavan (2009): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Padikathavan is a 2009 action drama directed by Suraj, starring Dhanush as Radhakrishnan (Rocky), Tamannaah Bhatia and Prathap Pothan. It runs 2 hours 41 minutes and earned $22,058 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 41m (161 min)
- Director
- Suraj
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Vijaya Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Padikathavan About?
The premise of Padikathavan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Rocky is looked down upon by his father and spends all his time in a mechanic shop. Problems arise in his life after he falls in love with Gayathri.
Padikathavan Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- love
- school
Padikathavan Cast & Characters
Dhanush leads the cast as Radhakrishnan (Rocky), with Tamannaah Bhatia as Gayathri and Prathap Pothan as Ramakrishnan. Directed by Suraj; 31 actors are credited in all.
- Director Suraj
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Dhanush as Radhakrishnan (Rocky) - Tamannaah Bhatia as Gayathri
- Prathap Pothan as Ramakrishnan
- Meera Krishnan as Janaki Ramakrishnan
Also Starring in Padikathavan
· 27 more- Sayaji Shinde Rami Reddy
- Suman Talwar Samarasimha Reddy
- Vivek Assault Arumugam
- Atul Kulkarni Kasi Anandan
- Mayilsamy Mayilsamy
- Madhan Bob Srinivasan
- Santhana Bharathi Ramalingam
- Swaminathan Malaisamy
- Devadarshini Kousalya Gowtham
- Crane Manohar Appa Rao
- Pandu Sundaramurthy
- Mahanadhi Shankar Subba Rao
- Sentrayan Kumaran
- Suman Shetty Ramesh
- Kadhal Thandapani Veerapandi
- Aarthi Thirukaani
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- Nirosha Andal
- Chetan Gowtham
- Nellai Siva Tea Shop Owner
- Bonda Mani Bonda Mani
- Ganeshkar Ganesh
- Sashi Kumar Kasi's Brother
- Baba Baskar Special Appearance "Hey Vetri Velaa" Song
- Karate Raja Bhaskar
- Ennatha Kannaiya Kannaiya (Guest Appearance)
- Dr. Sharmila Kavitha
- Suruli Manohar Maarimuthu
More from Suraj
More films directed by Suraj: Naai Sekar Returns, Kaththi Sandai, Sakalakala Vallavan and Alex Pandian.
Padikathavan Plot Summary
What happens in Padikathavan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Dhanush as Radhakrishnan (Rocky) is a 25-year-old dropout who stands apart in a family that highly values education. His father, Prathap Pothan in the role of Ramakrishnan, looks down on him for straying from the path of schooling. Rocky spends long days in a busy mechanic shop, surrounded by friends who joke about status and marriage. They tease that marrying a well-educated woman would somehow stamp Rocky with a true degree, and this playful pressure becomes the spark for a bold plan: find the right partner and earn respect in a very personal way.
Full summary
The whole story of Padikathavan, scene by scene
Padikathavan Box Office
Padikathavan grossed $22,058 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$22.1K
- International
- $22.1K
How Well Do You Know Padikathavan?
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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Which actor plays Radhakrishnan, also known as "Rocky"?
Padikathavan Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Padikkathavan” and “Meri Taqat Mera Faisla 2”.
- Also known as
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- Padikkathavan
- Meri Taqat Mera Faisla 2
- Padikadavan
- Padikkadavan
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Padikathavan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Padikathavan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Padikathavan?
Padikathavan runs 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).
When was Padikathavan released?
Padikathavan was released on January 14, 2009.
Who directed Padikathavan?
Padikathavan was directed by Suraj.
More films by Suraj Who is in the cast of Padikathavan?
Padikathavan stars Dhanush as Radhakrishnan (Rocky), Tamannaah Bhatia as Gayathri and Prathap Pothan as Ramakrishnan, among 31 credited actors.
How much did Padikathavan make at the box office?
Padikathavan grossed $22,058 worldwide.
Does Padikathavan have a post-credit scene?
No. Padikathavan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Padikathavan in?
The original language of Padikathavan is Tamil.
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