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Appatha (2023)
Director: Priyadarshan
Cast: Urvashi, Siddharth Babu, Y. G. Mahendran, Amit Bhargav
Runtime116 min
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Appatha, who has spent all her life in Kaayilanpatti village, fears dogs. And in an unexpected situation, that fear turns to love. What was the reason for this transformation?
Critical Reception & Ratings
Appatha is a 2023 drama, family, and comedy film directed by Priyadarshan. The film follows a woman named Appatha who overcomes her fear of dogs in an unexpected situation. While critical reception and awards recognition have not been widely reported, the film's IMDb rating of 7.5/10 suggests positive audience reception.
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Fans of lighthearted, heartwarming family dramas will enjoy Appatha, the 2023 film directed by acclaimed director Priyadarshan. The story of a village woman overcoming her fear of dogs provides a unique, uplifting spin on the genre, with standout performances from stars like Urvashi and Siddharth Babu.
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Appatha (transl.  Grandmother) is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film directed by Priyadarshan. It stars Urvashi and Sidharth Babu. The film was screened at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Film Festival in 2023. It premiered on JioCinema on 29 July 2023. The film was remade in Hindi as Aachari Baa (2025), which was also produced by Jio Studios.
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