Thenavattu is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action drama film written and directed by V. V. Kathir.
The film stars Jiiva and Poonam Bajwa, with supporting roles from Ganja Karuppu, Ravi Kale, Shafi, Saikumar, and Rajan P. Dev.
The music of the film was composed by Srikanth Deva.
Released on 21 November 2008, the movie follows Kottai's journey as he journeys to Chennai with his friend Vellaiayan, where they encounter a local terror named Kailasam.
Kailasam is portrayed as a somber bigwig who performs the last rites of someone dear to him at the beginning of the film. The story follows their encounters and Kottai's determination.
