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The Crow's Egg

Original title: Kaakkaa Muttai
  • 2014
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
8.3/10
8.7K
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Ramesh Thilaganathan and J. Vignesh in The Crow's Egg (2014)
Official Trailer
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2 Videos
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ComedyDrama

Two slum kids yearn to taste a pizza after being enticed by the pizza shop that has opened near their locality. What happens when they manage to find the money to buy one?Two slum kids yearn to taste a pizza after being enticed by the pizza shop that has opened near their locality. What happens when they manage to find the money to buy one?Two slum kids yearn to taste a pizza after being enticed by the pizza shop that has opened near their locality. What happens when they manage to find the money to buy one?

  • Director
    • M. Manikandan
  • Writers
    • Anand Annamalai
    • M. Manikandan
  • Stars
    • Ramesh Thilaganathan
    • J. Vignesh
    • Aishwarya Rajesh
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.3/10
    8.7K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • M. Manikandan
    • Writers
      • Anand Annamalai
      • M. Manikandan
    • Stars
      • Ramesh Thilaganathan
      • J. Vignesh
      • Aishwarya Rajesh
    • 35User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 wins & 8 nominations total

    Videos2

    Kaakkaa Muttai
    Trailer 1:56
    Kaakkaa Muttai
    Kaakka Muttai Official Theatrical Trailer | Dhanush | Vetri Maaran | Fox Star St
    Trailer 2:07
    Kaakka Muttai Official Theatrical Trailer | Dhanush | Vetri Maaran | Fox Star St
    Kaakka Muttai Official Theatrical Trailer | Dhanush | Vetri Maaran | Fox Star St
    Trailer 2:07
    Kaakka Muttai Official Theatrical Trailer | Dhanush | Vetri Maaran | Fox Star St

    Photos10

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    Ramesh Thilaganathan
    Ramesh Thilaganathan
    • Chinna Kaaka Muttai
    J. Vignesh
    J. Vignesh
    • Periya Kaaka Muttai
    Aishwarya Rajesh
    Aishwarya Rajesh
    • Kaaka Muttai's Mother
    Ramesh Thilak
    Ramesh Thilak
    • Naina
    Joe Malloori
    • Pazharasam
    Babu Antony
    Babu Antony
    • Pizza Shop Owner
    Yogi Babu
    Yogi Babu
    • Naina's Friend
    Krishnamoorthy
    Silambarasan TR
    Silambarasan TR
    • Guest Appearance
    • (as T.R. Silambarasan)
    Nivas Adithan
    • Father of kids
    C.M. Bala
    • Pizza Shop Owner's friend
    Sumathi G.
    • Pavadai's wife
    • (as Sumathi)
    Vishwa Kumar
    Santhi Mani
    • Grandmother
    Vijay Muthu
    • Pavadai
    K Muthukumar
    • Pizza Shop Supervisor
    • (as Muthukumar)
    Vazhakku En Muthuraman
    • Police officer
    • Director
      • M. Manikandan
    • Writers
      • Anand Annamalai
      • M. Manikandan
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews35

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    9naveensankaran18

    Kaaka Muttai - the pizza 'dream'

    Kaaka Muttai - the pizza 'dream'

    simple realistic but brilliantly shot movie! Simply excellent!

    GV Prakash gave one of the best BGMs in recent times, lifting the whole essence of the movie. The lead characters - played by two boys, did excellent in showing realism! Everyone acted to the script and nothing went haywire.

    Very great to see the whole theater went into applause after the climax Good to see the appreciation this has received.

    Easily the Best of 2015!!

    Note: Simbu on screen after a long long time!!

    Go and watch in theaters don't miss this gem!
    10k-v-praveen43

    One of the best i ve seen in the history of Tamil cinema

    Kakka Muttai one of the finest films ever made in Tamil film industry, the National award(for best children's film and child artist) given to this film is so totally justified.One moment i was having a hearty laugh and another moment in tears after watching the movie, i realised how blessed we people are and also very much sad that the editor of this movie MR.kishore te is no more he has done a wonderful job young talent taken away very soon. A BIG THANKS TO THE WHOLE TEAM OF KAKKA MUTTAI starting from director Mani, iswarya(who played the mother role), both the child artists(Ramesh & Vignesh) and Kudos to both Dhanush and vetrimaran for presenting this very simple yet beautiful film.when i decided to watch kakka muttai, i preffered to watch it from a very modest theatre and needless to say we have to adjust to a few settings like the evergreen BEEDI wielding smokers and KUDI MAGANGAL of our society but this time it was totally different After 30-40 mins in to the film.The man behind me who was a little bit drunk and constantly resorted to unnecessary hooting and clapping, suddenly become quiet and a few more moment i realised the whole cinema hall was quiet as if they were watching there own lives unfold in front of them in a BIG SCREEN.This is what good movies do to people no matter WHAT YOU ARE,WHO YOU ARE you get carried away
    10sundarclicks

    Beautiful movie

    A very well made movie.

    Loved the soft theme of the film. Very different from the usual "formula" movies made in Tamil. All the actors and technical aspects of the film are very impressive and top notch. The story keeps picking up pace as the movie progresses and keeps the viewer on edge.

    The lead kids have acted naturally. The other actors have performed their roles very well too.

    The background score is very mature and lively. Songs have been inter-weaved in to the movie without the usual "escapistic"songs of an Indian film

    Cinematography in this film is one of its very strong points. The angles and smoothness of the frames is amazing.

    A very good movie... Some might find it slow.
    9fascse

    In simple word 'Wonderful'

    What a movie,no words to praise.Simple movie yet a lot of emotions and funny sequences.That two kiddos brilliantly acted.I liked the climax scene.I didn't expect such a climax scene.Both the kids 'Ramesh' and 'Vignesh' are outstanding and have won the National Award for their performance in the movie. 'IshwaryaRajesh' who acted as the mother of the brothers is a revelation and she reminds us those dark-talented heroines of 'BaluMahendra' films. The supporting cast of RameshThilak, 'Yogi', 'BabuAntony' are aptly cast and grab our attention. Only drawback I have noticed is the bgm's.The film lacks a catchy background music.
    8aji4u4ever

    Great Movie with Award Winning Performances by the Kids

    A simple movie with a simple thought with simple direction with simple little kids' wondrous performances..

    The story revolves around two little boys living in the slum and their desire to taste Pizza. Vignesh and Ramesh who portrayed Periya Kakkamuttai and Chinna Kakkamuttai delivered excellent performances throughout the movie. Ishwarya Rajesh did a good job acting as their mother (i think she in her mid 20s). Babu Antony fared well, Yogi Babu & Ramesh Thilak did their comic role in a good way..

    Thanks for Simbu (after a long time in a feature film) participating in this Dhanush's small venture.

    Director M. Manikandan did an exciting job with his pen as well as his actions.. His direction was top notch. The camera which captured the reality (dirty slums) but was featured in a much attractive way (We cant even see this in normal movies at all). GVP delivered a good refreshing songs and were much more apt. The background score were also too good. The making was excellent.

    overall a real fresh movie sparked with Scintillating performances.

    Not to be missed..

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      In the movie, a scene shows two kids selling a stray dog to passers by. The film crew actually shot this scene, by telling the kids that they are running out of money and need money to continue. The kids decided to sell the dog for real and scenes were captured.
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    • Release date
      • June 5, 2015 (India)
    • Country of origin
      • India
    • Language
      • Tamil
    • Also known as
      • Crow Eggs
    • Production companies
      • Fox STAR Studios
      • Grass Root Film Company
      • Wunderbar Films
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $246,551
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 49m(109 min)
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