''Koogle Kuttappa'' is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language science fiction comedy-

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directed by debutants Sabari–Saravanan and produced by

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under the RK Celluloids banner and co-produced by Kallal Global Entertainment. The film stars Ravikumar himself with Tharshan, Losliya, and

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in prominent roles. The film's music is composed by

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, with cinematography handled by Arvi and editing done by Praveen Antony. The film is a remake of the 2019

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film ''

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'' which itself inspired by the 2012 American movie "

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". The film was released on 6 May 2022.

Cast

as Subramani Gounder * Tharshan Thiyagarajah as Aadhi * Losliya Mariyanesan as Tharani * Ilambarathi and Bommi as Koogle Kuttappa *

as Babu *

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as Pavithra * 'Prankster' Rahul as Rahul *

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as Babu's friend * Suresh Chandra Menon as Humanoid Dynamics CEO *

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as Municipal officer * Pandi as Rahul's friend * Manobala as doctor *

as Pavithra *

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as the narrator

Production

Sabari and Saravanan, an erstwhile assistant directors of

wanted to remake the 2019 Malayalam film ''

'' and approached Ravikumar with an acting role. But the duo was not able to get the producer for the film. Hence Ravikumar agreed to produce the film and bought the remake rights. The principal photography for the film began in January 2021 with the majority of the portions was shot in

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, Kuttralam and nearby locations. The team planned for a 10-day schedule in a foreign country in April. The film was initially titled as ''Google Kuttappan'' and later changed to ''Koogle Kuttappa''.

Music

composed the soundtrack and background score of the film while collaborating with K.S.Ravikumar for second time after ''

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''. The lyrics written by

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for the first single "Bomma Bomma", which premiered on 25 December 2021. The second single "Alai Alai", written by Madhan Karky, premiered officially on 21 January 2021.

Release and reception

The film was released in theatres on 6 May 2022. Praveen Sudevan of

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said, "But for a film that deals with topics that can give us existential worry – old age, loneliness, and AI – it serves up quite a few delightful moments (though it ends on a wistful note)". M.Suganth of

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who gave 2.5 stars out of 5 stars after reviewing the film stated that "It is mainly the scenes between Subramani and Kuttappa that keep us involved as it is amusing to see this odd couple build their bond". Navein Darshan of Cinema Express who gave 3 stars out of 5 stars after reviewing the film stated that "But when such endearing films, the ones that stress the importance of being there for each other knock on our doors in our own language, how can we not welcome them with open arms?" Behindwoods Review Board of Behindwoods who gave 2.5 stars out of 5 stars after reviewing the film stated that " KS Ravikumar's performance and his chemistry with the robot makes Koogle Kuttappa a watchable emotional film". Siby Jeyya of India Herald said,"Some people believe that classics should not be reproduced, and that watching dubbed versions or the original with subtitles is sufficient".

Home media

The film is available for streaming on Aha.The satellite rights of the film were sold to

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References

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt15163838 2022 films 2022 science fiction films 2022 comedy-drama films 2020s science fiction comedy-drama films 2020s Tamil-language films Indian science fiction comedy-drama films Tamil remakes of Malayalam films 2022 directorial debut films