Thalaikoothal (2023): Cast & Plot
Thalaikoothal is a 2023 family drama directed by Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan, starring Samuthirakani as Pazhani, Vasundhara Kashyap and Kathir. It runs 2 hours 22 minutes and was made on a reported $60 million budget.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 22m (142 min)
- Director
- Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Y Not Studios
- Budget
- $60M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Thalaikoothal About?
The premise of Thalaikoothal without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A man faces significant financial hardship while tirelessly caring for his father, who is in a coma. As his family considers euthanasia as a solution, his determination to restore his father to health is profoundly challenged. He must fight to maintain hope amidst difficult circumstances and the pressure of his family's suggestions.
Thalaikoothal Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- family relationships
- father
Thalaikoothal Cast & Characters
Samuthirakani leads the cast as Pazhani, with Vasundhara Kashyap as Kalai and Kathir as Younger Muthu. Directed by Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan
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Samuthirakani as Pazhani - Vasundhara Kashyap as Kalai
- Kathir as Younger Muthu
- Kalai Selvan as Older Muthu
Also Starring in Thalaikoothal
· 3 moreMore from Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan
One more film directed by Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan: Kaadhal Enbadhu Podhu Udamai.
Thalaikoothal Plot Summary
What happens in Thalaikoothal from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Pazhani, Samuthirakani, is a middle‑aged man who lives with his wife Kalaiselvi, Vasundhara Kashyap, and their daughter, while caring for his bedridden, comatose father Muthu, Kalai Selvan. To support his family and pursue his father’s care, Pazhani drops his own work and takes a night shift as an ATM security guard. Kalaiselvi grows increasingly frustrated with how his attention remains tied to his father, and she must take a factory job at a matchstick plant to keep the household afloat. The couple’s finances are strained after Pazhani borrows a large sum from a local moneylender to fund Muthu’s treatment, and the lender’s harassment only grows louder.
Full summary
The whole story of Thalaikoothal, scene by scene
Thalaikoothal Videos
The featurette of Thalaikoothal.
How Well Do You Know Thalaikoothal?
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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Who is the main protagonist who cares for his comatose father?
Thalaikoothal Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “儿子的选择” and “生命之歌”.
- Also known as
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- 儿子的选择
- 生命之歌
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Thalaikoothal FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget, post-credit scenes and language of Thalaikoothal, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Thalaikoothal?
Thalaikoothal runs 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).
When was Thalaikoothal released?
Thalaikoothal was released on February 3, 2023.
Who directed Thalaikoothal?
Thalaikoothal was directed by Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan.
More films by Jayaprakash Radhakrishnan Who is in the cast of Thalaikoothal?
Thalaikoothal stars Samuthirakani as Pazhani, Vasundhara Kashyap as Kalai and Kathir as Younger Muthu, among 7 credited actors.
What was the budget of Thalaikoothal?
Thalaikoothal had a reported budget of $60 million.
Does Thalaikoothal have a post-credit scene?
No. Thalaikoothal has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Thalaikoothal in?
The original language of Thalaikoothal is Tamil.
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