Pudhupettai
2006, Tamil. Directed by Selvaraghavan.
Survival of the Fittest.
The story of ‘Kokki’ Kumar, a carefree teenager from a Chennai slum who runs away from home in the wake of his mother’s death, gets recruited into a local gang and quickly evolves into the dreaded, psychotic right-hand man of a dirty politician.
- Runtime
- 2h 59m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- Check local
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Pudhupettai is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and AP International South Cinema in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 26 May 2006
- Original title
- புதுப்பேட்டை
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Selvaraghavan
- Budget
- $3.4M
- Box office
- $5M
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Pudhupettai: quick answers
What comes after Pudhupettai?
Next in the series: Pudhupettai 2.
Is Pudhupettai worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pudhupettai?
Pudhupettai runs 179 minutes (2h 59m).
Does Pudhupettai have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pudhupettai. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pudhupettai parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Pudhupettai yet.
Which OTT platform is Pudhupettai on?
Pudhupettai is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and AP International South Cinema in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pudhupettai?
If you liked Pudhupettai, try Thalapathi, Vada Chennai, Jagame Thandhiram.
Who directed Pudhupettai?
Pudhupettai (2006) was directed by Selvaraghavan and stars Dhanush, Sneha, N. Azhagamperumal.