Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar (2007): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2007, Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar is an action, drama and romance film directed by Murthy Krishna, running about 143 minutes.

What it’s about. Karan plays this happy go lucky guy next door who is a small time contractor for cycle stands. When not at work, he kills time with his friends taking part in their mimicry troupe where he is famous for his Rajini look-alike acts. Life goes on for the protagonist until Meenakshi stumbles upon in his life. An aspiring medical student, she relates Karan’s benevolence to her late mother’s. Soon after, they both become victim of the stupid cupid’s bait. Although in love with the uncle, Karan insists that education should be her priority over romance. Besides, their love affair wreaks havoc in Meenakshi’s upper caste family, which is known for cast prejudices. With a family to resist and her education to pay attention to, Meenakshi find it tough to get along. Finally, a seamless climax tells it all as to how the couple manages to pull it off against all the odds, predominantly Meenakshi’s family.

Who’s in it. Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar stars Karan, Meenakshi, Vadivelu and Ambani Shankar, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar page.

If you liked it. Fans of Karuppusamy Kuththagaithaarar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.