Soodhu Kavvum
Das, with his team, kidnap Arumai, son of a politician, who has been planning his own kidnapping to extract money from his father. Problems arise, when an insane cop is brought to handle the case.
Directed by Nalan Kumarasamy · Comedy · Crime · Thriller · 135 min · 2013
Director
Nalan Kumarasamy
Studio
Thirukumaran Entertainment
Release
01 May 2013
Runtime
135 min
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Thriller
Full Plot
Three unemployed friends, Kesavan, Sekar, and Pagalavan, team up with a middle-aged kidnapper named Das, who has an imaginary girlfriend. They kidnap a boy and successfully extort ransom from his father, but things take a complicated turn when they discover the boy staged the kidnapping himself. The group becomes embroiled in a cat-and-mouse game with a ruthless policeman as they try to retrieve their share of the ransom money.
Cast & Characters
Shalu and Shalini Gupta
Sanchita Shetty
Inspector K. Bramma
Yog Japee
the rowdy doctor
Aruldoss
Arumai's mother
Radha
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $310,000, Soodhu Kavvum has grossed $12.0M worldwide — about 38.7x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Soodhu Kavvum is part of TMDb's "Soodhu Kavvum Collection."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Nalan Kumarasamy has directed 3 films in our catalog, including Kadhalum Kadanthu Pogum, Vaa Vaathiyaar.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know Soodhu Kavvum is the directorial debut of Nalan Kumarasamy?
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know The title "Soodhu Kavvum" is derived from an ancient Tamil maxim.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know The film's script was developed after a friend asked Nalan what would happen if the main character in his short film became a minister.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Did You Know Sanchita Shetty, who played Shalu, hoped the film would change her on-screen image.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-09
Critical Assessment
Soodhu Kavvum holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (12,214 votes).
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of July 31, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.3/10 on IMDb (12,214 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soodhu Kavvum's IMDb rating?+
Soodhu Kavvum has a 8.3/10 rating on IMDb from 12,214 votes.
Is Soodhu Kavvum good? What are critics saying?+
Soodhu Kavvum holds 8.3/10 on IMDb (12,214 votes).
How long is Soodhu Kavvum?+
Soodhu Kavvum has a runtime of 135 min.
Who directed Soodhu Kavvum?+
Soodhu Kavvum was directed by Nalan Kumarasamy.
Where can I watch Soodhu Kavvum?+
Soodhu Kavvum is available to stream, rent, or buy on Google Play Movies, YouTube.
