About Kottukkaali
| Title: | Kottukkaali |
|---|---|
| Original Title: | கொட்டுக்காளி |
| Plot: | A family decides to visit their clan God to cure their daughter, believed to be possessed but in fact is in love with a man from a different caste. The journey accompanied by her betrothed, unveils tensions between tradition and personal freedom, exposing her silent rebellion. |
| Cast: | Anna Ben, Soori, Jawahar Sakthi, Poobalam Pragatheeswaran, Sai Abinaya, Murugan Govinthsamy |
| Director: | P. S. Vinothraj |
| Cinematography: | B. Sakthivel |
| Editor: | Ganesh Siva |
Kottukkaali
Janani K
India Today
PS Vinothraj, Anna Ben, Soori's film is evocative and arresting
Director PS Vinothraj's film starring Anna Ben and Soori is an immersive film that raises pertinent questions. The film deals with superstition, patriarchy and chauvinism.
Director PS Vinothraj announced his arrival in Tamil cinema with ‘Koozhangal’, a film which won the coveted Tiger Award at the 50th International Film Festival Rotterdam. His second film, ‘Kottukkaali’, brings together Anna Ben and Soori for the first time and has already garnered appreciation in the international market. Now, Kottukkaali is set to make its mark in the Indian market. Meena (Anna Ben) is confined to her home, with everyone around her speaking in hushed tones. She refuses to speak and appears distressed. Her relatives claim that she is possessed by a spirit. Meena, her mother, her fiance Pandi (Soori), and others embark on a journey to a temple to ward off the evil.