Moved by the farmers' plight, the street-smart Kathiresan uses his wit and muscle to complete Jeevanantham's mission, evolving from a criminal into a crusader for justice. Cast and Crew The film's success is attributed to its powerhouse team: Lead Actor: Vijay in a career-defining dual role. Heroine: Samantha Ruth Prabhu as Ankitha. Antagonist: Neil Nitin Mukesh in his South Indian debut. Music: A sensational soundtrack by Anirudh Ravichander . Direction: Written and directed by A.R. Murugadoss . The Telugu Journey: Dubbing vs. Remake
Unlike most star vehicles, Kaththi was not dubbed into Telugu immediately upon release due to political sensitivities at the time regarding the water issues mentioned in the film.