Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai
Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai (transl. Azhagarsami's Horse) is a 2011 Tamil-language mystery comedy drama film directed by Suseenthiran, based on the short story of the same name penned by writer Bhaskar Sakthi. The film stars Appukutty and Saranya Mohan in lead and features music by Ilaiyaraaja. The film was initially reported to be jointly produced by Gautham Vasudev Menon's Photon Kathaas and Escape Artists Motion Pictures. but was then produced by the latter only, while Cloud Nine Movies would distribute film. The film released on 12 May 2011 to critical acclaim but commercially did average collections.
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Tamil | அழகர்சாமியின் குதிரை |
Directed by | Suseenthiran |
Screenplay by | Suseenthiran |
Based on | Azhagarsamiyin Kudhirai by Bhaskar Sakthi |
Produced by | P. Madhan |
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Cinematography | Theni Eswar |
Edited by | Kasi Viswanathan |
Music by | Ilaiyaraaja |
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Distributed by | Cloud Nine Movies |
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Running time | 117 minutes |
Country | India |
Language | Tamil |
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The film was screened at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival, becoming the second Tamil film to be screened there after Kannathil Muthamittal (2002). In 2012, the film was honored with two National Film Awards for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Supporting Actor for Appukutty.