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The story follows Jeevanandham (Vijay), a social activist fighting for the rights of farmers in Thannoothu village. Circumstances force him to cross paths with his lookalike, Kathiresan (also Vijay), a clever petty thief based in Kolkata. When Jeevanandham is arrested under false charges, Kathiresan steps into his shoes, initially for money, but eventually to take up the fight against a multinational corporation led by the ruthless Chirag (Neil Nitin Mukesh). kaththi movie telugu
The 2014 film , starring Vijay, was never officially dubbed or released in Telugu. Instead, it was officially remade in Telugu as Khaidi No. 150 (2017), marking the comeback of Megastar Chiranjeevi. Core Content & Plot you are tired of the "look-alike savior" trope
: The vital importance of protecting natural water sources. 150 (2017), marking the comeback of Megastar Chiranjeevi
The story follows a runaway convict, Kaththi (Vijay), who escapes from a Kolkata prison. After a car accident, he finds himself in a remote village in Tamil Nadu, where he is mistaken for a dead social activist named Jeevanandham (also Vijay). Kaththi decides to impersonate Jeevanandham to unite the villagers against a powerful corporate giant that is stealing their groundwater to run a soft drink and packaged water plant. The film cuts between Kaththi’s personal mission of revenge and the larger fight for the farmers’ survival.
Director A.R. Murugadoss (known for Ghajini and Holiday ) keeps the screenplay tight. The first half is a breezy entertainer with a romantic track, while the second half dives deep into a relevant social issue—corporate greed and farmer exploitation. The flashback episode, explaining how Jeevanandham ended up as a dead activist, is the soul of the film.
This film rests entirely on Vijay’s shoulders, and he delivers a home run. While Kathiresan (the thief) is typical mass-hero fare—full of swag and punchlines—it is Jeevanandham (the activist) that gives the film its soul. Vijay underplays the character beautifully, conveying resilience and pain through his eyes. The scenes where the two characters interact are technically brilliant and a treat for fans.