Kutti Puli


Kutti Puli is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language action dramedy film directed by M. Muthaiah, starring Sasikumar and Lakshmi Menon in lead roles while Saranya Ponvannan and Bala Saravanan play supporting roles. The film opened to mixed reviews but performed well at box office. The movie was remade in Kannada in 2019 as Sinnga starring Chiranjeevi Sarja.

Cast

The film's score and soundtrack are composed by Ghibran along with lyricist Vairamuthu after their critically acclaimed album 'Vaagai Sooda Vaa'. Saregama south has secured the audio rights of Kuttipuli. The soundtrack was released on 20 May 2013 and received positive reviews. Ghibran stated that some of the music that he had recorded had been replaced in a few places and there was an additional song added. Ilaiyaraaja's "Pon Oviyam" song was used in its entirety in the film and Ghibran said "This was initially very, very emotionally disturbing as both the audiences and the media criticized me in this regard".
The film includes one more climax song that was not included in the audio soundtrack:
The film was given a "U/A" certificate by the Indian Censor Board for its violence and gore. The film is said to have been acquired for a large sum of money by Red Giant Movies and Sun Pictures. The film was released in 280 screens on 30 May 2013.

Critical reception

The film received Mixed reviews from critics.
Hindu wrote:"This film, itself, is something of a menagerie, a hodgepodge of "mass" elements. There's romance, fights, thaali-centered drama, drumstick-centered comedy, and — above all — unceasing amma sentiment". Behindwoods wrote:"And if you are the type who would go gaga over mother sentiment, mindless violence, punch dialogues, Kuttipuli may work for you". Indian express wrote:"Kutti Puli is probably the least exciting and engaging of Sasikumar starrers".