Karuthukalai Pathivu Sei

“Karuthukalai Pathivu Sei” is a 2019 Tamil social thriller that falls under Rahul Paramahamsa's direction. The movie features the performances of Upasana RC, SSR Aryan, and TK Srinivasan and throws light on all the dangers of social media and how it has led women to lose their safety.

The film revolves around a young, independent girl named Bharathi who learns about a charming guy on social media and chats with him. She begins to fall for the guy over time, considering him to be nice and understanding in nature, therefore showing that he is very caring for her. He convinces Bharathi to go to Chennai after several months of online chats. With excitement in her heart, she travels to Chennai with a promise of a new life with someone she believes in.

In fact, the moment she steps out of the bus, she is trapped. The man to whom she had fallen in love was not the person he had claimed to be. The man was actually deceiving her with sweet words and fake promises. She finds herself now stuck in a foreign city, away from home, with no one to turn to.

In an attempt to squirm out of the situation, she faces threats, blackmail, and betrayal. She continues to strip off the deep risks involved in online relationships through the dangers of predators that use social media to manipulate and exploit unsuspecting victims. Survival for Bharathi now is a close and emotional battle as it requires her brains and guts to outwit the masterminds of her agonies.

In the narrative of Bharathi, Karuthukalai Pathivu Sei conveys a powerful social message regarding the dangers of trusting strangers on the internet and internet security. The movie cautions the audience about the dark aspect of social media, making them careful as to whom they can trust.