Charles Shaffiq Karthiga (CSK)(2015)
Charles Shaffiq Karthiga is a 2015 Tamil-language thriller film directed by S. Sathiyamoorthy. The movie stars Sharran Kumar, Mishal, and Jai Quehaeni in the lead roles. The story follows Charles, a young cricketer, who chases his love interest Karthiga through a single day. Simultaneously, a criminal named Shafiq pursues Karthiga because she unknowingly carries smuggled diamonds. The film builds tension through a fast-paced chase across the city. It received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its tight narrative and emotional core. The movie was produced by SS Film Factory and released in India in 2015.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 27 March 2015
- Director
- S. Sathyamoorthy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 4m 0
Storyline
Charles is an aspiring cricketer madly in love with Karthiga. He decides to finally confess his feelings to her. But a dangerous criminal named Shafiq is also chasing Karthiga because she is carrying smuggled diamonds. Charles must protect the woman he loves from a man who will stop at nothing.
“One day. One love. One chase.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title combines the names of three main characters, which is rare in Tamil cinema.
- It was shot in just 25 days, a very short schedule for a feature film.
- Director S Sathiyamoorthy also wrote the screenplay and handled production.
- The movie had a limited theatrical release and quickly went to television.
- A key scene involving a murder in an office was filmed at night to create a deserted feel.
- The thriller plot involving smuggled diamonds drew inspiration from 1990s Tamil crime films.
- Despite its thriller genre, the film includes a subplot about obsessive love.