A small-time thief and a car driver collude with an artist to steal the gold hoarded by a jeweller, taking advantage of the curfew implemented in their village.
Acting
Shiva's deadpan chaos carries every scene
Writing
Twisty heist logic that rewards attention
Director
G. Manikandan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title '144' refers to Section 144 of the Indian Criminal Procedure Code, which authorizes curfews — a clever legal in-joke most viewers miss.
This was G. Manikandan's directorial debut after years as an assistant, and he specifically cast Shiva against type to subvert his established comedy persona.
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