The story follows Kaththi (Vijay), a petty thief who impersonates a dead do-gooder, Jeevanandham. The film tackles the real-life issue of farmer suicides, corporate greed in the agricultural sector, and the manipulation of groundwater resources by soft drink giants (allegorically referencing cola companies). The climax, featuring a seemingly impossible "rooftop drill" to destroy a pesticide factory, became an iconic cinematic symbol of resistance.
: Produced by Lyca Productions, it features music by Anirudh Ravichander and stars Samantha Ruth Prabhu as the female lead. Innovation kaththi tamilyogi top
, an educated activist fighting for his village's water rights. Social Message The story follows Kaththi (Vijay), a petty thief
: Bollywood actor Neil Nitin Mukesh made his Tamil debut as the corporate villain Chirag. : Produced by Lyca Productions, it features music
Kaththi was a major commercial success, grossing approximately ₹128 crore and becoming the second highest-grossing Tamil film of 2014 .