Kuththu


Kuthu is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language masala film directed by A. Venkatesh, starring Silambarasan and Ramya in the lead roles. It is a remake of the Telugu film Dil which starred Nitin and Neha Bamb. The music was composed by Srikanth Deva. Released on 2 April 2004, it was a box office hit.

Plot

Gurumoorthy "Guru", is a new admit at a College of Arts and Sciences. Anjali, goes to the same college. Guru, who is from a middle-class family, falls in love with Anjali, but she doesn't reciprocate. Anjali, is the only daughter of a rich and powerful gangster Veerabahu. Veerabahu's assistant suspects them to be lovers after he finds them dancing. Guru gets beaten up badly. Irritated by this, Guru is challenged to win Anjali's love. After few attempts, she falls in love with him. Anjali warns Guru to stay away from her. Veerabahu's men again try to beat him up, but now Guru proceeds to beat up a few thugs and proves his bravery. Veerabahu goes to the farthest attempt to separate them. But, Anjali and Guru manage to elope and get married. The story takes a few turns before it ends in a happy note.

Cast

After Dum which was a remake of Kannada film Appu. Venkatesh and Simbhu decided to collaborate for second time with Kuthu being the remake of successful Telugu film Dil. Kannada actress Divya Spandana made her debut in Tamil with this film under the name "Ramya".
A song was picturised with lead pair in studios with an erected set costing Rs 10 lakhs while another song was shot at Thirumayam Kottai near karaikudi with Ramya Krishnan which took three days to complete. The fight scene was shot at SRM College Grounds for 10 days.

Soundtrack

's tunes are catchy and familiar. The re-recording especially in stunt sequences is jarring.