Koogle Kuttappa

Sabari and Saravanan, an erstwhile assistant directors of K. S. Ravikumar[8] wanted to remake the 2019 Malayalam film Android Kunjappan Version 5.25 and approached Ravikumar with an acting role. But the duo was not able to get the producer for the film. Hence Ravikumar agreed to produce the film and bought the remake rights. The principal photography for the film began in January 2021 with the majority of the portions was shot in Tenkasi, Kuttralam and nearby locations. The team planned for a 10-day schedule in a foreign country in April.[4] The film was initially titled as Google Kuttappan and later changed to Koogle Kuttappa.[9][10]

Ghibran composed the soundtrack and background score of the film while collaborating with K.S.Ravikumar for second time after Maayavan. The lyrics written by Arivu for the first single "Bomma Bomma",[11][12] which premiered on 25 December 2021. The second single "Alai Alai", written by Madhan Karky, premiered officially on 21 January 2021.[13][14]

The film was released in theatres on 6 May 2022.[6]

Praveen Sudevan of The Hindu said, "But for a film that deals with topics that can give us existential worry – old age, loneliness, and AI – it serves up quite a few delightful moments (though it ends on a wistful note)".[15] M.Suganth of The Times of India who gave 2.5 stars out of 5 stars after reviewing the film stated that "It is mainly the scenes between Subramani and Kuttappa that keep us involved as it is amusing to see this odd couple build their bond".[16] Navein Darshan of Cinema Express who gave 3 stars out of 5 stars after reviewing the film stated that "But when such endearing films, the ones that stress the importance of being there for each other knock on our doors in our own language, how can we not welcome them with open arms?"[17] Behindwoods Review Board of Behindwoods who gave 2.5 stars out of 5 stars after reviewing the film stated that " KS Ravikumar's performance and his chemistry with the robot makes Koogle Kuttappa a watchable emotional film".[18] Siby Jeyya of India Herald said,"Some people believe that classics should not be reproduced, and that watching dubbed versions or the original with subtitles is sufficient".[19]Maalai Malar Critic noted that "Sabari and Saravanan, who worked as assistant directors to director KS Ravikkumar, are directing the film. Instead of telling the story directly, they have made the screenplay by showing the characters around."[20]

The film is available for streaming on Aha.[21]The satellite rights of the film were sold to Colors Tamil.

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