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{{Infobox film
| name = Kutti Puli
| image = Kuttipuli Poster.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[M. Muthaiah]]
| producer = S. Muruganandam & N. Puranna
| story = M. Muthaiah
| screenplay = M. Muthaiah
| starring = {{plainlist|
*[[M. Sasikumar|Sasikumar]]
*[[Lakshmi Menon (actress)|Lakshmi Menon]]
*[[Saranya Ponvannan]]
*[[Bala Saravanan]]
}}
| music = [[Ghibran]]
| cinematography = [[Mahesh Muthuswami]]
| editing = [[Gopi Krishna (film editor)|Gopi Krishna]]
| studio = Village Theaters
| distributor = [[Sun Pictures]]<br />[[Red Giant Movies]]
| released = {{Film date|df=yes|2013|05|30}}
| runtime =
| country = India
| language = Tamil
| budget = ₹8 crore
| gross = ₹22 crore
}}
'''''Kutti Puli''''' ({{translation|Tiger Cub}}) is a 2013 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[action drama film]] directed by [[M. Muthaiah]], starring [[M. Sasikumar|Sasikumar]] and [[Lakshmi Menon (actress)|Lakshmi Menon]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-30/news-interviews/31260486_1_muthiah-vimal-film |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020222248/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-03-30/news-interviews/31260486_1_muthiah-vimal-film |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-10-20 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Kuttipuli Tamil movie images, stills, gallery}}</ref> while [[Saranya Ponvannan]] and [[Bala Saravanan]] play supporting roles. The film opened to mixed reviews but performed well at box office.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-review-kutti-puli-wont-disappoint-you-50222123-in-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130621052701/http://www.in.com/news/entertainment/tamil-review-kutti-puli-wont-disappoint-you-50222123-in-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2013-06-21|title=Kuttipuli won't disappoint you|publisher=in.com}}</ref> The movie was remade in Kannada in 2019 as ''[[Sinnga (film)|Sinnga]]'' starring [[Chiranjeevi Sarja]].<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://bangaloremirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/reviews/sinnga-movie-review-prems-would-be-proud-of-this-kutty/articleshow/70299266.cms |title = Sinnga movie review: Prem's would be proud of this Kutty}}</ref>

==Plot==
Kutti Puli is a youngster, who respects his mother Deivaani and is a part-time [[vigilante]], who punishes crooked people, along with his friend Pappu. He meets Bharathi at a local store due to misunderstanding. Time passes by, Bharathi understands Kutti Puli's kind nature and develops a mutual respect for Kutti Puli. MMS Moorthy is a [[hitman]], who is hired by an [[Member of Parliament|MP]] to finish an assignment, but his attempts are unknownigly thwarted by Kutti Puli. After an attack involving Moorthy's brother, Kutti Puli is stabbed to death and is taken to the hospital where Bharathi and Deivanai arrange the money for his treatment. Kutti Puli recovers and Deivanai decide to seek forgiveness from those, who were thrashed by Kutti Puli. Meanwhile, Bharathi's father learns of Bharathi and Kutti Puli's relationship and seeks Moorthy's help in dealing with Kutti Puli.

Moorthy warns Kutti Puli, but Kutti Puli thrashes Moorthy and humiliates him in front of everyone, which determines Moorthy to avenge the humiliation by killing Kutti Puli. Kutti Puli learns of Deivanai's sacrifices for his well-being, due to which Kutti Puli decide to lead a life free from violence and accepts Bharathi's love. Moorthy sends his men to attack Kutti Puli, but Kutti Puli escapes. Deivanai learns about the attack from Pappu and leaves for Moorthy's house to seek forgiveness. Kutti Puli learns that Deivaanai is in Moorthy's house from Pappu and leaves to save her. After a battle with goons, which ends with the death of Moorthy's brother. Kutti Puli reaches Moorthy's house, only to find that Deivanai had killed Moorthy, as he would not spare Kutti Puli. With no trouble, Kutti Puli reunites with Deivanai.

== Cast ==
{{colbegin}}
* [[M. Sasikumar|Sasikumar]] as Kutti Puli
* [[Lakshmi Menon (actress)|Lakshmi Menon]] as Bharathi
* [[Saranya Ponvannan]] as Deivaanai
* [[Bala Saravanan]] as Pappu (Raja)
* DMJ Rajasimhan as MMS Moorthy
* [[Lal (actor)|Lal]] as Arjunan
* [[Aadukalam Murugadoss]] as Kutti Puli's friend
* [[D. R. K. Kiran]] as Villager
* [[G. Gnanasambandam]] as Tailor
* [[Prabha (actress)|Prabha]] as Chellamma
* [[Namo Narayana]]
* [[Abi Saravanan]]
* Rajapandi as Kasakasaa
* Vaijayanthi
* Ramachandran
* Anburaj
* Hello Kandasamy
* [[Saravana Sakthi]]
{{colend}}

== Soundtrack ==
{{Infobox album
| name = Kutti Puli
| type = Soundtrack
| artist = [[Ghibran]]
| cover =
| alt =
| released = 2013
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Film soundtrack|Feature film soundtrack]]
| length =
| language = [[Tamil language|Tamil]]
| label = [[Sa Re Ga Ma]]
| producer = [[Ghibran]]
| prev_title = [[Vathikuchi]]
| prev_year = 2013
| next_title = [[Naiyaandi]]
| next_year = 2013
}}
The film's score and soundtrack are composed by [[Ghibran]] along with lyricist Vairamuthu after their critically acclaimed album 'Vaagai Sooda Vaa'. [[Saregama]] south has secured the audio rights of Kuttipuli.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-18/news-interviews/39353768_1_kutti-puli-sun-pictures-village-theatres |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020233422/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-18/news-interviews/39353768_1_kutti-puli-sun-pictures-village-theatres |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-10-20 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Saregama bags Kuutipuli audio rights }}</ref> The soundtrack was released on 20 May 2013 and received positive reviews.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2013/05/20/kutti-puli-music-review-tamil-ghibran/ |access-date=29 May 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927053506/http://itwofs.com/milliblog/2013/05/20/kutti-puli-music-review-tamil-ghibran/ |archive-date=27 September 2013 |title=Kutti Puli (Music review), Tamil – Ghibran by Milliblog! }}</ref> Ghibran stated that some of the music that he had recorded had been replaced in a few places and there was an additional song added. [[Ilaiyaraaja]]'s "Pon Oviyam" song was used in its entirety in the film and Ghibran said "This was initially very, very emotionally disturbing as both the audiences and the media criticized me in this regard".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-21/news-interviews/40118626_1_european-music-keyboard-singapore |title=Archived copy |website=articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com |access-date=17 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130709151255/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-06-21/news-interviews/40118626_1_european-music-keyboard-singapore |archive-date=9 July 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

{{tracklist
| headline = Track list
| extra_column = Singer(s)
| total_length =
| title1 = Aruvaakaaran
| lyrics1 = [[Vairamuthu]]
| extra1 = [[Kaushiki Chakrabarty]], [[Padmalatha]]
| length1 =
| title2 = Kaathu Kaathu
| lyrics2 = [[Vairamuthu]]
| extra2 = Gold Devaraj
| length2 =
| title3 = Aatha Un Selai
| lyrics3 = Yegadesi
| extra3 = [[Sundar Narayana Rao]]
| length3 =
| title4 = Thaattiyare Thaattiyare
| lyrics4 = [[Mohan Rajan]]
| extra4 = Gold Devaraj
| length4 =
| title5 = Aatha Un Selai (instrumental)
| lyrics5 =
| extra5 = Performed by Nathan
| length5 =
}}
The film includes one more climax song that was not included in the audio soundtrack:
* "Deivam Ellaam Onnagi" – A solo song sung by [[Sundar Narayana Rao]]

== Release ==
The film was given a "U/A" certificate by the [[Indian Censor Board]] for its violence and gore. The film is said to have been acquired for a large sum of money by [[Red Giant Movies]] and [[Sun Pictures]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Oor Kaalan |url=http://www.kollyinsider.com/2013/05/sun-pictures-kutti-puli-release-by-red.html |title=Sun Pictures' 'Kutti Puli' Release by Red Giant Movies |publisher=Kollyinsider.com |date=12 May 2013 |access-date=17 June 2013}}</ref> The film was released in 280 screens on 30 May 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-22/news-interviews/39444145_1_kutti-puli-music-director-ghibran-lakshmi-menon |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020222432/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-05-22/news-interviews/39444145_1_kutti-puli-music-director-ghibran-lakshmi-menon |url-status=dead |archive-date=2013-10-20 |work=[[The Times of India]] |title=Kuttipuli Release}}</ref>

=== Critical reception ===
The film received Mixed reviews from critics.
Hindu wrote:"This film, itself, is something of a menagerie, a hodgepodge of "mass" elements. There's romance, fights, thaali-centered drama, drumstick-centered comedy, and – above all – unceasing amma sentiment".<ref>{{cite web|author=Baradwaj Rangan |url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/kutti-puli-beastly-business/article4772143.ece |title=Kutti Puli: Beastly business |work=The Hindu|date=1 June 2013 |access-date=17 June 2013}}</ref> Behindwoods wrote:"And if you are the type who would go gaga over mother sentiment, mindless violence, punch dialogues, Kuttipuli may work for you".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kutti-puli/kutti-puli-review.html |title=Kutti Puli Movie Review Kutti Puli, Sasikumar, lakshmi menon |publisher=Behindwoods |date=30 May 2013 |access-date=17 June 2013}}</ref> Indian express wrote:"Kutti Puli is probably the least exciting and engaging of Sasikumar starrers".<ref>{{cite web|last=Mannath |first=Malini |url=http://newindianexpress.com/entertainment/reviews/Kutti-Puli-Tamil/2013/06/01/article1614536.ece |title=Kutti Puli (Tamil) |publisher=The New Indian Express |date=1 June 2013 |access-date=17 June 2013}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{IMDb title|2950296}}
{{M. Muthaiah}}

[[Category:Indian films]]
[[Category:2013 films]]
[[Category:2010s Tamil-language films]]
[[Category:2013 masala films]]
[[Category:Indian action films]]
[[Category:Films scored by Mohamaad Ghibran]]
[[Category:Tamil films remade in other languages]]
[[Category:2013 directorial debut films]]
[[Category:Films directed by M. Muthaiah]]
[[Category:2013 action films]]

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