Pottu (Eng: Vermillion) is a 2019 Indian Tamil horror comedy film written and directed by Vadivudaiyan. The film features Bharath in the lead role, while Iniya, Namitha, and Srushti Dange play the lead actresses. Music is composed by Amresh Ganesh, the film is produced by John Max for Shalom Studios. Pottu is a movie, following along the lines of this producer-director combo’s earlier movie Sowkarpettai (2016). The film was launched in January 2016 and released on 8 March 2019.
We are introduced to the family of Bharath, which comprises his parents, Thambi Ramaiah and Urvashi, a funny couple whose performances are over the top. Bharath and his childhood friend Bharani get admission in MRM University after paying a huge donation and without even knowing the full form of MBBS (If admission to medical seats were as easy as that)! On the very first day, they bump into Srushti, another first-year medical student, who is scared to even cut a rat and is petrified of the mortuary, forget studying human anatomy using cadavers! And before we know it, they break into a song. In the meantime, Mottai Rajendran and Swaminathan, who come to steal at Bharath’s house, become friends with the family and Urvashi goes on to accept them as brothers!
Bharath is possessed by ghosts and the reason is revealed later in the second half. It’s from here that the story picks up. There is a flashback, which is set in a tribal village where Iniya is worshipped as god. These tribals are a bunch of people who do not want anything to do with civilisation. But, the entry of Sayaji Shinde into their remote village changes their lives forever. The scenes set here make you emotional and you start empathising with the villagers. It’s after the flashback that you get connected to the present situation.
Directed by Vadivudaiyan
Produced by John Max
Written by Vadivudaiyan
Starring Bharath, Iniya, Namitha, Srushti Dange
Music by Amresh Ganesh
Cinematography Sarvesh Murari
Edited by Sathish Suriya
Production Shalom Studios
Release date 8 March 2019
Running time 116 minutes
Country India
Language Tamil
