Kaththi (2014)

In the bustling heart of Kolkata, we meet 'Kathiresan' (Vijay), a cunning yet charming small-time thief, who ingeniously breaks out from jail. His life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with his doppelgänger, 'Jeevanandham' (Vijay), a passionate social activist, lying wounded in a hospital bed. Jeevanandham, a Hydrology graduate, is the beacon of hope for a once-fertile village facing the threat of corporate greed. A colossal multinational corporation, led by the ruthless Neil Nithin Mukesh, is on a relentless mission to seize the village's fertile lands for their commercial ventures. The village, once an agricultural Eden, now stands on the precipice of extinction. Jeevanandham pledges to combat this corporate beast, vowing to reclaim their precious land and heritage. As fate would have it, Kathiresan is thrown into Jeevanandham's battle, forced to impersonate the activist. In this unfamiliar role, Kathiresan finds himself leading a war against the corporate titan. The question remains - can a thief become the village's unlikely saviour? Will Jeevanandham's promise be fulfilled, and can their efforts rejuvenate the dying lands? 'Kaththi' is a riveting tale that blends drama, action, and social issues, posing a poignant question about the price of progress. It's a story of resilience and defiance, as a humble village rises against a monstrous corporation, with a thief-turned-hero at its helm.

Kaththi is an action movie featuring Vijay and directed by A.R. Murugadoss.

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