Kuttram Pudhithu

Storyline

Kuttram Pudhithu follows the shocking case of Preethi, an ACP’s daughter, who is declared murdered only to reappear alive days later, unraveling a tangled web of false confessions, hidden truths, and fractured realities. Blending suspense, emotion, and psychological depth, the film takes audiences through a gripping journey where justice is not about solving a crime but about confronting the unsettling truth behind it.

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Tagline

Truth Dies Hard.

Trivia

• Kuttram Pudhithu marks the directorial debut of Noah Armstrong in Tamil cinema. It features music by Karan B Krupa, making his first major collaboration with a crime thriller. The film was shot extensively in Chennai and Pondicherry, blending city chaos with hauntingly quiet interiors to heighten suspense.

Goofs

• In an early cut, Kathiresan’s shirt color changes between interrogation scenes, creating a minor continuity slip. A background calendar in one police station scene mistakenly shows the year 2024, despite the narrative being set in 2025.

Quotes

• “The truth can vanish… but guilt always returns.”
• “Confession is not justice. It’s only the beginning.”

Crazy_credits

• The opening credits fade in against CCTV footage-style visuals, establishing the tone of surveillance and mistrust. The end credits roll with slow-motion clips of rain-soaked streets, symbolizing the washing away of lies

Connections

• Thematically, the film nods to earlier Tamil investigative thrillers like Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu and Yutham Sei. Stylistically, it carries shades of international psychological mysteries such as Prisoners and Gone Girl.

Soundtracks

• Music by Karan B Krupa
• “Nee Pogum Idam” – Emotional track reflecting Preethi’s turmoil
• “Kuttram Unmaiyil” – Dark, suspenseful theme song
• “Oru Nimisham” – Melancholic ballad
• “Thunbam Thudaikkum” – Montage song during investigation
• “Marupadiyum” – Climax track underscoring the truth reveal