The story revolves around Das and his three friends—Kesava, Sekhar, and Pagalavan—who engage in small-time kidnappings for quick cash. Das operates by a strict set of five kidnapping rules designed to keep the group safe. However, the gang breaks these rules when they accept a high-stakes job to abduct Arumai, the son of a prominent politician.
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The film follows Das (a career-best performance by Vijay Sethupathi), a 40+ year-old failed kidnapper who forms a small, incompetent gang. They accidentally kidnap the son of a corrupt politician, and chaos ensues. The film twists every trope you know—no item songs, no romantic duets in Switzerland, and definitely no “mass” intro. The story revolves around Das and his three
The Misfits: The chemistry between the lead four characters is central to the film's success, making the audience root for their "acts of stupidity". Content analysis of Tamil films: A systematic analysis
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A sequel titled Soodhu Kavvum 2: Naadum Naatu Makkalum, featuring a new cast and storyline, was released in April 2024.