Another streaming platform, Aha Tamil, also announced that 'Kottukkaali' will soon be available on their platform.
Published Sep 27, 2024 | 11:32 AM ⚊ Updated Sep 27, 2024 | 11:32 AM
'Kottukkaali' on Prime Video. (X)
Days after gaining international acclaim, and winning the Grand Prix Award at the 22nd Amur Autumn International Film Festival in Russia, PS Vinothraj’s Kottukkaali is now available for the Indian audience on Amazon Prime Video.
The film starring Soori and Anna Ben is backed by actor Shivakarthikeyan’s production SK Productions.
Announcing the release on OTT, the production house wrote: “Our Kottukkaali will be streaming on Prime Video starting tomorrow, 27 September.”
Our #Kottukkaali will be streaming on @PrimeVideoIN starting tomorrow, September 27!@Siva_Kartikeyan @KalaiArasu_ @sooriofficial @PsVinothraj @AnnaBenofficial @sakthidreamer @thecutsmaker @valentino_suren @alagiakoothan @Raghav4sound @promoworkstudio @kabilanchelliah… pic.twitter.com/yRC69TsoJu
— Sivakarthikeyan Productions (@SKProdOffl) September 26, 2024
Another streaming platform, Aha Tamil, also announced that the film will soon be available on their platform. However, the date has not been finalised yet.
Vinothraj’s directorial will also be available for the international audience starting 27 September on Simply South.
உலகத்தர உள்ளுறு சினிமா!👌🏻 நம்ம ஊரு கத பேசும் சினிமா!👏🏻
கொட்டுக்காளி 🐓 #Kottukkaali
Coming Soon on நம்ம ஆஹா தமிழ்🤩 #ahatamil@Siva_Kartikeyan @SKProdOffl@KalaiArasu_ @sooriofficial@PsVinothraj @AnnaBenofficial@sakthidreamer @thecutsmaker@valentino_suren @alagiakoothan pic.twitter.com/5H1GSayfX6
— aha Tamil (@ahatamil) September 26, 2024
While accepting the Grand Prix Award, director Vinothraj spoke in Tamil. The video of him expressing his gratitude went viral on social media.
He said, “I want to talk in my language. I am receiving this award at a very important time in my life. I have to thank my producer Sivakarthikeyan anna, Kalai anna, my production team, my lead actors Soori Anna and Anna Ben, I want to thank my team who stayed with me throughout and my wife and son as well. Thank you this is a big boost.”
Kottukkaali centres around Meena, a young woman struggling with the societal pressures of her family after falling in love with a boy from a lower caste.
Silenced by her family, Meena is thought to be possessed. Her family seeks the help of a shaman. The story unfolds as Meena embarks on a road trip with her family and Pandi, played by Soori, who has been chosen to marry her.
The raw and gripping portrayal of caste-based struggles and family dynamics in Kottukkaali struck a chord with audiences.
“Kottukkaali invites the audience to fill in the gaps through minimalism rather than silence. Its effectiveness and maturity lie in its subtle approach, avoiding didacticism and delivering its story with effortless simplicity. The film seems within reach, yet the closer we get, the more it eludes us. What’s not to like?” read our review.
Kottukkaali released on 23 August, was well-received by critics and audiences alike. It garnered praise for its strong performances and compelling narrative.
(Edited by Sumavarsha Kandula)
