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.

Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai
Theatrical release poster
Tamilஅழகர்சாமியின் குதிரை
Directed bySuseenthiran
Screenplay bySuseenthiran
Based onAzhagarsamiyin Kudhirai by Bhaskar Sakthi
Produced byP. Madhan
Starring
CinematographyTheni Eswar
Edited byKasi Viswanathan
Music byIlaiyaraaja
Production
company
Distributed byCloud Nine Movies
Release date
  • 12 May 2011 (2011-05-12)
Running time
117 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget

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.

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