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{{Short description|2018 film by Pandiraj}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=March 2018}}
{{Infobox film
| name = Kadaikutty Singam
| image = Kadaikutty Singam poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Pandiraj]]
| producer = [[Suriya]]
| writer = Pandiraj
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[Karthi]]
*[[Sathyaraj]]
*[[Bhanupriya]]
*[[Viji Chandrasekhar]]
*[[Sayyeshaa]]
*Deepa Shankar
*[[Priya Bhavani Shankar]]
*[[Arthana Binu]]
}}
| music = [[D. Imman]]
| cinematography = [[Velraj]]
| editing = [[Ruben (film editor)|Ruben]]
| studio = [[2D Entertainment]]
| distributor = Sakthi Film Factory
| released = {{film date|df=y|2018|07|13|ref1=}}
| runtime = 149 minutes
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget = 
| gross = {{Estimation}} {{INR|70 [[crore]]}}<ref name="tnm" />
}}

'''''Kadaikutty Singam''''' ({{translation|The youngest lion cub}}) is a 2018 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action drama film]] written and directed by [[Pandiraj]] and produced by [[Suriya]] on his studio [[2D Entertainment]]. The film stars [[Karthi]], [[Sayyeshaa]] with a supporting cast including [[Sathyaraj]], [[Bhanupriya]], [[Viji Chandrasekhar]], [[Soori (actor)|Soori]], Deepa Shankar, [[Priya Bhavani Shankar]] and [[Arthana Binu]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/220518/the-biggest-gift-was-kadai-kutty-singam-arthana-binu.html |title=The biggest gift was Kadai Kutty Singam: Arthana Binu |work=Deccan Chronicle |accessdate=25 May 2021|date=22 May 2018|first=Anupama |last=Subramanian|language=en|url-status=live }}</ref> The film featured music composed by [[D. Imman]] and cinematography by [[Velraj]]. The film is released on 13 July 2018 along with its [[Telugu language|Telugu]] dubbed version titled ''Chinna Babu''.<ref>https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/tollywood/070718/chinna-babu-highlights-farmers-issues.html</ref><ref>https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/the-big-fat-family-drama/article29509351.ece</ref>

== Plot ==
Perunazhi Gunasingam ([[Karthi]]) is a modern-day rich farmer who lives happily with his family and father Perunazhi Ranasingam ([[Sathyaraj]]).

30 years ago, Ranasingam always wanted a son but kept getting daughters. After four daughters with his first wife Vanavan Madevi ([[Viji Chandrasekhar]]), Ranasingam sought after a new bride, to beget a son. Afraid of losing her status to a stranger, Vanavan arranged a marriage between Ranasingam and her younger sister, Panchavan Madhevi ([[Bhanupriya]]). Five months after Panchavan became pregnant, Ranasingam's eldest daughter Mangamma Rani ([[Mounika (actress)|Mounika]]) became pregnant out of wedlock and Ranasingam's family arranged her marriage to her boyfriend, Thamarai Manala Sendayar ([[Saravanan (actor)|Saravanan]]). With both the stepdaughter and stepmother pregnant, odds went against Ranasingam as Panchavan gave birth to a girl while his elder daughter had a boy. Ranasingam was heartbroken and stopped worrying for a boy child.

8 years later, Vanavan became accidentally pregnant and finally gave birth to a boy, who was named Gunasingam. At the present, Gunasingam is a 27 year old, 10th graduate, and a contented and happy farmer who practices natural farming and lives in peace. He has two major concerns:

1. His eldest sister's husband Thamarai and next sister's husband Malligai Manala Sendayar ([[G. Marimuthu]]) are at loggerheads for 10 years, despite being blood brothers. This is due to a court feud over inheritance and is complicated by the fact that Malligai has no pregnancy.

2. He must decide whether to marry either Poompozhil Chellamma ([[Priya Bhavani Shankar]]) (daughter of his 3rd sister) or Aandal Priyadarshini ([[Arthana Binu]]) (daughter of his only step-sister), as it is a societal norm in Tamil Nadu , for a man to marry his elder sister's daughter in rural areas.

However, problems arise when Gunasingam falls head over heels for Kannukiniyal "Iniya" ([[Sayyeshaa Saigal|Sayyeshaa]]), the daughter of a rich man named Thillainayagam ([[Ponvannan]]) whose sister Ranasingam had suddenly left during engagement to oversee birth of his 4th daughter. Despite resistance from Iniya's family, Ranasingam agrees to the match under the condition that Gunasingam must convince his sisters that he cannot marry their daughters. Also, Iniya's uncle Kodiyarasu ([[Shatru (actor)|Shatru]]) was jailed by the work of Gunasingam and seeks to get revenge by killing him. When Chellamma comes to know about Gunasingam's decision, she attempts suicide but is saved.

Panchavan vacates Ranasingam's house because she feels that her elder sister continuously commits injustices against her, like arranging her marriage without her permission, getting Panchavan's only daughter married to an ill drunkard who died in a year, and now refusing to marry her granddaughter Andal to Gunasingam. As revenge, Kodiyarasu offers to marry Chellamma, and that offer is accepted. Also, Thamarai is willing to attend the marriage only if his brother does not not, and the same is the case with Malligai. Finally, Gunasingam gathers all his relatives to his grandmother's function and convinces them after a moving speech. Later, Kodiyarasu is beaten up by Gunasingam and sent back to prison. Meanwhile, Gunasingam's brothers-in-law amend their dispute and everyone attends Gunasingam's wedding to Iniya.

A year later, Gunasingam and Iniya give birth a girl and choose to adapt to permanent birth control to ensure that past events do not repeat themselves.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[Karthi]] as Perunazhi Gunasingam (Kadaikutty Singam)
* [[Sayyeshaa]] as Kannukiniyal "Iniya", Gunasingam's love interest
* [[Sathyaraj]] as Perunazhi Ranasingam, Gunasingam's father
* [[Priya Bhavani Shankar]] as Poompozhil Chellamma, Samyuktha's daughter
* [[Arthana Binu]] as Aandal Priyadarshini, Padmavathi's daughter
* [[Soori (actor)|Soori]] as Sivagamiyin Selvan, Mangamma's son
* [[Bhanupriya]] as Panchavan Madhevi, Ranasingam's second wife and Vanavan Madevi's sister
* [[Viji Chandrasekhar]] as Vanavan Madevi, Ranasingam's first wife
* Saroja as Sembiyan Madevi Vaanavan Madevi and Panchavan Madevi's mother
* [[Mounika (actress)|Mounika]] as Mangamma Rani (Sathi Leelavathi/Saamiyadi), Ranasingam's first daughter
* [[Saravanan (actor)|Saravanan]] as Thamarai Manala Sendayar, Mangamma's husband and 1st son-in-law of Ranasingam
* Deepa Shankar as Velunachiar Rani (Sandakozhi/Action King), Ranasingam's second daughter
* [[G. Marimuthu]] as Maligai Manala Sendayar, Thamarai Manala Sendayar's brother, Velunachiyar's husband and 2nd son-in-law of Ranasingam
* [[Yuvarani]] as Samyuktha Rani (Ratha Kanneer), Ranasingam's third daughter
* [[Ilavarasu]] as Manikkam, Samyuktha's husband and 3rd son-in-law of Ranasingam
* Jeevitha as Jhansi Rani (Ulavuthurai), Ranasingam's fourth daughter
* [[Sriman (actor)|Sriman]] as Adiyamaan (Safari), Jhansirani's husband and 4th son-in-law of Ranasingam
* Indhumathi as Padmavathi Rani (Paasa Malar), Ranasingam' s Fifth Daughter born for Panchavan madevi
* [[Ponvannan]] as Thillainayagam, Iniya's father
* [[Shatru (actor)|Shatru]] as Kodiyarasu
* [[Manoj Kumar (film director)|Manoj Kumar]] as Gunasingam's teacher who work as an accountant at Ranasingam's house
* [[John Vijay]] as MLA, Gunasingam's spy in enemy's gang
* [[Manobala]] as Judge
* [[Soundararaja]] as Kodimaran, Kodiyarasu's brother
* [[Veerasamar]] as Kodaiyarasu's right-hand man
* [[Senthi Kumari]] as Thillainayagam's sister
* Tanushree as Jhansi Rani's daughter
* Rithik as Jhansi Rani's son
* [[Thamizh (actor)|Thamizh]] as Teacher's grandson
* [[Krishnamoorthy (actor)|Krishnamoorthy]] as Bus conductor
* [[Suriya]] in a special appearance
* [[Velraj]] in a special appearance
* Rajsekar Karpura Sundara Pandian in a special appearance
{{colend}}

== Production ==
In June 2017, [[Suriya]] signed on director [[Pandiraj]] to make a film for his studio [[2D Entertainment]], which would feature [[Karthi]] in a lead role.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/suriya-to-produce-karthi-is-the-hero-news-tamil-rgkl4kgabciih.html|title=Suriya to produce, Karthi is the hero!|access-date=15 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180620042818/http://www.sify.com/movies/suriya-to-produce-karthi-is-the-hero-news-tamil-rgkl4kgabciih.html|archive-date=20 June 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> Pandiraj revealed that Karthi would play the role of a passionate farmer and the only male child in a family with five elder sisters. The director succeeded in convincing [[Sathyaraj]] to play the character of Karthi's father, while he cast [[Sayyeshaa Saigal|Sayyeshaa]] as the main female lead despite initial reservations whether she would aptly portray a village character.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/sayyeshaa-confirmed-for-karthi-pandiraj-project/articleshow/61508026.cms|title=Sayyeshaa confirmed for Karthi-Pandiraj project}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/sathyaraj-plays-karthi-s-dad-in-kadai-kutty-singam-news-tamil-scpkvvegiajdf.html|title=Sathyaraj plays Karthi's dad in 'Kadai Kutty Singam'}}</ref> The makers held talks with [[Anupama Parameswaran]] for a Second leading female role, but later selected [[Priya Bhavani Shankar]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinemaexpress.com/stories/news/2017/nov/10/priya-bhavani-shankar-confirmed-for-karthis-project-3012.html|title=Priya Bhavani Shankar confirmed for Karthi's project}}</ref> [[Arthana Binu]] was signed to portray another leading female role.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/070118/arthana-binu-in-karthi-pandiraj-film.html|title=Arthana Binu in Karthi-Pandiraj film|date=7 January 2018|work=Deccan Chronicle|accessdate=25 May 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/arthanas-next-in-kollywood-is-with-karthi-and-pandiraj/articleshow/62366569.cms|title=Arthana's next in Kollywood is with Karthi and Pandiraj|work=Times of India|accessdate=25 May 2021}}</ref>
Other actors selected for the film included [[Soori (actor)|Soori]], [[Bhanupriya]], [[Yuvarani]], [[Mounika (actress)|Mounika]], [[Viji Chandrasekhar]] and [[Ponvannan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/karthi-pandiraj-film-to-be-predominantly-shot-in-tenkasi-news-tnpl-rllm8uaehcfdi.html|title=Karthi-Pandiraj film to be predominantly shot in Tenkasi, Puliangudi}}</ref>

The shoot of the film began on 9 November 2017 in Chennai, with the cast and crew assembling for a launch ceremony.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sify.com/movies/karthi-s-next-with-pandiraj-starts-rolling-from-today-news-tamil-rljkzUfecjiac.html|title=Karthi's next with Pandiraj starts rolling from today!}}</ref> In early January 2018, the team moved to continue the shoot in [[Thenkasi]] and [[Puliyankudi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/arthanas-next-in-kollywood-is-with-karthi-and-pandiraj/articleshow/62366569.cms|title=Arthana's next in Kollywood is with Karthi and Pandiraj}}</ref> The film ran into trouble with Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) when the team shot a rekla (bullock cart race) scene sequence in spite of AWBI denying permission. The producers had previously approached the AWBI for permission to shoot the scene which involved 211 cows and oxen, 48 cocks and 32 birds. The board, however, denied permission citing that the Supreme Court has banned the sport.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/pics-karthis-farmer-look-kadai-kutty-singam-76509|title=In pics: Karthi's 'farmer' look from 'Kadai Kutty Singam'|date=15 February 2018}}</ref> The breach had come to light after Suriya had uploaded a video of him and his son visiting the shoot location in [[Karaikudi]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthi-shoots-for-a-rekla-sequence/articleshow/62696056.cms|title=Karthi shoots for a rekla sequence}}</ref> Rajasekar Pandian, a manager of 2D Entertainment, later said that the team got the required permission from the District Collector of [[Pudukottai]], who permitted the president of the Rekla Federation of Tamil Nadu to conduct the race. So, the makers chose to use the opportunity of the race to include such scenes of rekla racing in the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://silverscreen.in/tamil/news/conflict-over-rekla-race-sequence-karthis-next-movie-kadai-kutty-singam-in-trouble/|title=Karthi's 'Kadai Kutty Singam' In Trouble Over Rekla Race Scene|date=1 February 2018}}</ref>

The promotion of the film also proceeded by actor Karthi and Soori in the ongoing reality TV series ''[[Bigg Boss Tamil 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/tamil/bigg-boss-tamil-2-written-update-july-13-2018-actors-karthi-soori-and-director-pandiraj-cheer-up-the-inmates/articleshow/64986887.cms|title=Bigg Boss Tamil 2 written update, July 13, 2018: Actors Karthi, Soori and Director Pandiraj cheer up the inmates|work=The Times of India|access-date=14 July 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/karthi-and-soori-enter-bigg-boss-house-tamil-news-217272|title=Karthi and Soori enter Bigg Boss house! - Tamil Movie News - IndiaGlitz.com|work=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=14 July 2018}}</ref>

==Release==
The satellite rights of the film were sold to [[STAR Vijay]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.sify.com/movies/kadai-kutty-singam-digital-and-satellite-rights-sold-news-tamil-sfolk3bafcbii.html |title='Kadai Kutty Singam' digital and satellite rights sold! |website=sify.com |date=14 May 2018 |access-date=12 April 2019}}</ref>

== Soundtrack ==

{{Infobox album
| name = Kadaikutty Singam
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[D. Imman]]
| cover =
| alt =
| caption =
| released = 11 June 2018 <br/> 16 July 2018 {{small|(Bonus Tracks)}}
| recorded = 2018
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 34:07<br/>15:31 {{small|(Bonus Tracks)}}
| label = [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]]
| language = [[Tamil (language)|Tamil]]
| producer = [[D. Imman]]
| prev_title = [[Tik Tik Tik (2018 film)|Tik Tik Tik]]
| prev_year = 2018
| next_title = [[Seema Raja]]
| next_year = 2018
}}

The soundtrack was composed by [[D. Imman]], making his first collaboration with [[Karthi]] and director [[Pandiraj]]. The soundtrack rights were acquired by [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]]. The album features eight songs, with three karaoke versions. The audio launch for the film was held on 11 June 2018. After the film's release, the makers released five more songs as bonus tracks on 16 July 2018.

{{track listing
| all_writing =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
|total_length = 34:07
| headline = Track-List <ref name="kadaikutty singam">{{cite web|last1=D. Imman|author-link=D. Imman|title=Kadaikutty Singam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/kadaikutty-singam-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1397318988|website=[[iTunes]]|publisher=[[Apple Inc.]]|access-date=8 August 2018|date=8 August 2018}}</ref>
| all_lyrics = [[Yugabharathi]]
| title1 = Sandakkaari
| length1 = 4:30
| extra1 = D. Imman, [[Vandana Srinivasan]]
| title2 = Kaalai Theme
| length2 = 3:52
| extra2 = Nivas, Sai Vignesh, T.S. Sarath, Narayanan, [[Jithin Raj]], Vignesh Narayanan
| title3 = Thandora Kannaala
| length3 = 4:22
| extra3 = [[V. V. Prasanna]]
| title4 = Vaa Jikki
| length4 = 4:17
| extra4 = D. Imman
| title5 = Sengathire
| length5 = 4:02
| extra5 = [[Pradeep Kumar (singer)|Pradeep Kumar]]
| title6 = Sandakkaari
| length6 = 4:30
| note6 = [[Karaoke]]
| title7 = Thandora Kannaala
| length7 = 4:19
| note7 = Karaoke
| title8 = Vaa Jikki
| length8 = 4:17
| note8 = Karaoke
}}

{{track listing
| all_writing =
|total_length = 15:31
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| headline = Additional Songs<ref>{{cite web |title=Kadaikutty Singam (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (Additional Songs)) - EP by D. Imman |url=https://itunes.apple.com/ca/album/kadaikutty-singam-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1413069133 |access-date=16 November 2018 |language=en-CA |date=17 July 2018}}</ref>
| title1 = Sithiramaasam Veyyila
| length1 = 1:39
| lyrics1 = Mahalingam
| extra1 = Mahalingam
| title2 = Adivellakkaara Velaayi
| length2 = 2:52
| lyrics2 = Mahalingam
| extra2 = [[Anthony Daasan]]
| title3 = Vaalakola Mela
| length3 = 2:08
| lyrics3 =Iravi
| extra3 = Madurai Lakshmi Amma
| title4 = Sandakkaari
|note4 = Male Version
| length4 = 4:30
| lyrics4 =Yugabharathi
| extra4 = D. Imman
| title5 = Thandora Kannaala
| length5 = 4:22
| lyrics5 =Yugabharathi
| note5 =[[Reprise]]
| extra5 = V.V. Prassanna
}}

{{Infobox album
| name = Chinna Babu
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[D. Imman]]
| cover =
| alt =
| caption =
| released = 24 June 2018
| recorded = 2018
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length = 34:07
| label = [[Sony Music India|Sony Music]]
| language = [[Telugu (language)|Telugu]]
| producer = [[D. Imman]]
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}
The soundtrack album for the [[Telugu]] version ''Chinna Babu'' was released on 24 June 2018.

{{track listing
| all_writing =
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length = 34:07
| headline = Telugu Track-List <ref name="chinnababu">{{cite web|last1=D. Imman|author-link=D. Imman|title=Chinnababu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/chinnababu-original-motion-picture-soundtrack/1402641563|website=[[iTunes]]|publisher=[[Apple Inc.]]|access-date=8 August 2018|date=8 August 2018}}</ref>
| title1 = Chinnadhaani
| length1 = 4:29
| extra1 = [[Haricharan]], [[Vandana Srinivasan]]
| title2 = Githa Theme
| length2 = 3:52
| extra2 = Santosh Hariharan, Sai Vignesh, T.S. Sarath Santhosh, Narayanan Ravishankar, Jithin Raj, Vignesh Narayanan
| title3 = Theeyanga
| length3 = 4:22
| extra3 = Sathya Prakash
| title4 = Ra Chinna Ra Chinna
| length4 = 4:17
| extra4 = Hemachandra
| title5 = Aakaasama
| length5 = 4:02
| extra5 = Haricharan
| title6 = Chinnadhaani
| note6 = Karaoke
| length6 = 4:29
| title7 = Theeyanga
| note7 = Karaoke
| length7 = 4:19
| title8 = Ra Chinna Ra Chinna
| note8 = Karaoke
| length8 = 4:17
| title9 =
| length9 =
| title10 =
| length10 =
| all_lyrics = [[Vennelakanti]]
}}

==Box office==
The film collected about {{INRConvert|20|c|lk=off|year=2015|to=USD|0|mode=historical}} in [[Tamil Nadu]] on first week.<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 20, 2018|title=Kadaikutty Singam box office collection: Karthi's film earns Rs 20 crore in one week|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kadaikutty-singam-box-office-collection-karthi-s-film-earns-rs-20-crore-in-one-week-1290909-2018-07-20|access-date=2020-07-27|website=India Today|language=en}}</ref> According to trade sources, the film grossed {{INRConvert|37|c}} in just two weeks in Tamil Nadu and continued to run to packed houses.<ref name="tnm">{{Cite web|url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/article/kadai-kutty-singam-emerges-biggest-grosser-karthi-s-career-85592|title='Kadai Kutty Singam' emerges as the biggest grosser in Karthi's career|website=The News Minute|date=2018-07-28|access-date=2019-10-12}}</ref>

== Awards and nominations ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
!Date of Ceremony
!Award
!Category
!Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
!Result
!Ref.
|-
| rowspan="1" | 5 January 2019
| rowspan="1" | [[Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards]]
| Best Popular Film
| [[2D Entertainment]]
| {{won}}
| rowspan="1" |<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vikatan.com/anandavikatan/2019-jan-09/ananda-vikatan-awards/147306-ananda-vikatan-awards-2018.html|title=ஆனந்த விகடன் சினிமா விருதுகள் 2018 - திறமைக்கு மரியாதை}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4" | 16 August 2019
| rowspan="4" | [[8th South Indian International Movie Awards]]
| Best Actor
| [[Karthi]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Comedian
| [[Soori (actor)|Soori]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Film
| [[2D Entertainment]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Director
| [[Pandiraj]]
| {{Won}}
|}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|8023734}}

{{Pandiraj}}
{{2D Entertainment}}

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[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2018 action drama films]]
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[[Category:Films scored by D. Imman]]
[[Category:Films about farmers]]
[[Category:Indian family films]]

Kadaikutty Singam - Revision history

Asjadahmed at 16:15, 3 September 2023