Book) is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language film directed by television personality Vijay Adhiraj and produced by S. Manjula for Ram Pictures Private Limited.
The film stars Sathya, brother of actor Arya, in the lead role;[2] Rakul Preet Singh, a former Miss India, as the leading lady; Telugu actor Jagapati Babu as the antagonist; and Sanjay Bharathi, son of veteran actor/director Santhana Bharathi (who also starred in the film), along with Vignesh Vijaykumar of Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi fame in supporting roles alongside Aishwarya Rajesh, Suresh, and Rachana Maurya, among others.
[3] J. Laxman Kumar of Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu was the man behind the camera, and the music was scored by James Vasanthan.
One day, Mohan borrows a book from the Chennai Literary Society library for his television reporter girlfriend Divya (Rakul Preet Singh).
At the same time, Divya is covering the high-profile case of a powerful but corrupt political leader Imaiyappan (Suresh).
He is forced to seek the help of JB (Jagapati Babu) and Dolly (Rachana Maurya), two highly skilled former intelligence officers.
Actors Jagapathi Babu, Arya, P. Vasu, Shanthanu Bhagyaraj, Parthiban, Suhasini, Rahika, Kuyil; music directors James Vasanthan and Vijay Antony; and lyricists Na.
[8] Behindwoods wrote:"Puthagam allows James Vasanthan to churn out some urban tunes for a youthful album and the result is a soundtrack that shines in parts".
The publicity for the film was weak and it took a poor opening at the box office with the grossing of ₹3.5 lakh (US$4,000) in the first week.
Indiaglitz wrote:"what could have been a racy and an innovative thriller was plagued by mediocre screenplay which drags the movie in and out.