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{{Short description|2013 Indian film by Subu}}
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{{Use dmy dates|date=November 2015}}
{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
{{Infobox film
| image = Sutta kadhai.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = Subu
| producer = Ravindar Chandrasekaran
| writer = Subu
| starring = [[Balaji Venugopal]] [[Venkatesh Harinathan]] Dongli Jumbo [[Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli]] [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] [[M. S. Bhaskar]] [[Lakshmi Ramakrishnan]] [[Jayaprakash (actor)|Jayaprakash]]
| music = Madley Blues
| cinematography = [[Nizar Shafi]]
| editing = [[Sathish Suriya]]
| studio = Libra Productions
| distributor = [[Vendhar Movies]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|10|25}}
| language = Tamil
| country = India
}}

'''''Sutta Kadhai''''' ({{translation|Stolen Story}})<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tamil Audience Await Release Of Sutta Kadhai |url=https://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/photos/tamil-audience-await-release-sutta-photo-053000160.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160313041522/https://in.lifestyle.yahoo.com/photos/tamil-audience-await-release-sutta-photo-053000160.html |archive-date=13 March 2016 |access-date=5 January 2017 |website=Yahoo Lifestyle India}}</ref> is a 2013 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[black comedy]] [[thriller film]] written and directed by Subu in his directorial debut.<ref>{{Cite web |title='Sutta Kadhai' launched |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-17/news-interviews/35867720_1_libra-productions-film-features-debutant-director-subbu |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001003349/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-12-17/news-interviews/35867720_1_libra-productions-film-features-debutant-director-subbu |archive-date=1 October 2013 |access-date=17 December 2012 |website=[[The Times of India]]|date=2012-12-17}}</ref> The film features an ensemble cast including [[Balaji Venugopal]], [[Venkatesh Harinathan]], Dongli Jumbo, [[Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli]], [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]], [[M. S. Bhaskar]], [[Lakshmi Ramakrishnan]], and [[Jayaprakash (actor)|Jayaprakash]]. The plot revolves around two police [[constable]]s who try to solve a murder case in a village.

Ravindar Chandrasekaran of Libra Productions produced the film, while cinematography was handled by Nizar. Sathish took charge of choreography, while Suriya was the editor. The music was composed by Harish Harz and Prashanth, better known by their stage name Madley Blues. Principal photography took place in and around Kodaikanal. The film released on 25 October 2013.

==Cast==
* [[Balaji Venugopal]] as Ramki
* [[Venkatesh Harinathan]] as Sangilimaaran
* Dongli Jumbo as Singamuthu
* [[Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli]] as Silandhi
* [[Nassar (actor)|Nassar]] as Thirumeni
* [[M. S. Bhaskar]] as Ottagam
* [[Lakshmi Ramakrishnan]]
* [[Jayaprakash (actor)|Jayaprakash]]
* [[R. S. Shivaji]]
* Rinson Simon
* Jayamani

==Production==

Subu, who had earlier served as a lyricist for the movie ''[[Aarohanam (2012 film)|Aarohanam]]'', completed the first schedule in [[Kodaikanal]] in March 2013. Two of the actors, [[Venkatesh Harinathan|Venkatesh]] and [[Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli|Lakshmi Priyaa]], have worked with [[Chennai]]-based theatre groups, Stray Factory and Evam respectively.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Monkeying Around |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/article1535038.ece |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130417041128/http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/interviews/article1535038.ece |archive-date=17 April 2013 |access-date=8 April 2013 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]|date=8 April 2013|last=Venkatraman|first=Janane}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=20 March 2013 |title=Sutta Kadhai completes Kodaikanal schedule! |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/regional/tamil/news-interviews/Sutta-Kadhai-completes-Kodaikanal-schedule/articleshow/19085924.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019161547/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-03-20/news-interviews/37870865_1_first-schedule-libra-productions-venky |archive-date=19 October 2013 |access-date=20 March 2013 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Audio Beat: Sutta Kadhai - Cops raise laughs |url=http://m.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/audio-beat-sutta-kadhai-cops-raise-laughs/article4888490.ece/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130708123549/http://m.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/audio-beat-sutta-kadhai-cops-raise-laughs/article4888490.ece/ |archive-date=8 July 2013 |access-date=3 February 2022 |website=[[The Hindu]]|date=July 6, 2013|last=Kumar|first=S. R. Ashok}}</ref> Lakshmi Priyaa, who plays the role of a tribal girl in Sutta Kadhai, liked the script because the storyline of the dark comedy was different."<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bold and Beautiful |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/bold-and-beautiful/article4564323.ece |access-date=30 March 2013 |website=[[The Hindu]] |date=March 30, 2013 |archive-date=13 April 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230413085247/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/bold-and-beautiful/article4564323.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

According to Subu, Sutta Kadhai will be a different creation because of the milieu of the story. "Even as the rip-roaring instances happen, the underlying factors are spine-chilling. It is all about a murder and the ensuing enquiry. The story takes place at night, and we shot the film extensively in Kodaikanal. One night while shooting, we were confronted by a herd of wild buffaloes, which added to the thrill," says Subu.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Shot Cuts: Murder mystery |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/shot-cuts-murder-mystery/article4522030.ece |access-date=18 March 2013 |website=[[The Hindu]] |date=March 18, 2013 |archive-date=20 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130320183147/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-columns/shot-cuts-murder-mystery/article4522030.ece |url-status=live }}</ref>

==Soundtrack==
The music was composed by Madley Blues, a band consisting of Harish Venkat and Prashanth Techno. The audio launch was held on 1 June at the [[Victoria Hall (Geneva)|Victoria Hall]] in [[Geneva]], [[Switzerland]] along with the audios of ''[[Nalanum Nandhiniyum]]'' and ''[[Thillu Mullu (2013 film)|Thillu Mullu]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2013-06-01 |title=3 audio launches and a success meet in Switzerland today! |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/3-audio-launches-and-a-success-meet-in-switzerland-today-news-tamil-ngblMjiiebg.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130616142127/http://www.sify.com/movies/3-audio-launches-and-a-success-meet-in-switzerland-today-news-tamil-ngblMjiiebg.html |archive-date=2013-06-16 |access-date=2013-06-19 |website=[[Sify]]}}</ref>

* "Anbe Aaruyire" — Harish Venkat
* "Ding Dong Kuthu Song" — [[Mano (singer)|Mano]], Solar Sai
* "Kaattukulla Kannamoochi" — [[Vijay Prakash]], Harish Venkat, Harshitha
* "Twist on top" — Harish Venkat, Venky, Subu
* "Unnai Naanum" — Harish Venkat
* "Yele Yele" — [[M. S. Viswanathan]], Harish Venkat

==Release==
The satellite rights of the film were sold to [[Puthuyugam TV|Puthuyugam]], and the film had its television premiere on 3 November 2013 one week after its theatrical release.<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 November 2013 |title=Early TV premieres, the current trend in Kollywood |url=http://cinemalead.com/news-id-early-tv-premieres-the-current-trend-in-kollywood-sutta-kadhai-01-11-133757.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140821171624/http://cinemalead.com/news-id-early-tv-premieres-the-current-trend-in-kollywood-sutta-kadhai-01-11-133757.htm |archive-date=21 August 2014 |access-date=2014-08-21 |website=Cinemalead}}</ref>

== Critical reception ==
[[Baradwaj Rangan]] from ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote "Subu has a superb eye for the absurd. The film is filled with borderline-surreal non sequiturs, some of which are downright [[Monty Python]]esque. The problem is that the director feels compelled to connect these bits through a “story,” and the plot, even at an hour and 45 minutes, is a major drag".<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sutta Kadhai: The surreal deal|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/sutta-kadhai-the-surreal-deal/article5275641.ece|access-date=29 August 2017|website=[[The Hindu]]|last=Rangan|first=Baradwaj|author-link=Baradwaj Rangan|date=October 26, 2013|archive-date=5 July 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140705042210/http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/sutta-kadhai-the-surreal-deal/article5275641.ece|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Sify]]'' said the film "falls flat, mainly due to its presentation".<ref>{{Cite news |title=Sutta Kadhai |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sutta-kadhai-review-tamil-15041932.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029180855/http://www.sify.com/movies/sutta-kadhai-review-tamil-15041932.html |archive-date=2013-10-29 |access-date=2026-01-24 |work=[[Sify]]}}</ref>

==References==
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== External links ==
* {{IMDb title}}

[[Category:2013 Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2013 black comedy films]]
[[Category:2013 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:2013 films]]
[[Category:2013 Indian films]]
[[Category:Indian black comedy films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language black comedy films]]
[[Category:Tamil-language Indian films]]

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