Kootathil Oruthan (2017)

Director
T. J. Gnanavel

Main cast
Priya Anand; Samuthirakani; Anupama Kumar; Balasaravanan; G. Marimuthu

Genres
Action, Romance, Drama

Description
Arvind, an ordinary man who is never noticed by anyone be it at school or home. However, things change when he falls in love with Janani, a class topper and the one who excels in both academics and extra-curricular activities.


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