Kangaroo(2015)
Kangaroo is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Samy. The film stars Arjuna (Ranjith Velayudhan) as Murugesan, alongside Varsha Ashwathi, Sri Priyanka, Ghajini, and Thambi Ramaiah. The story follows Murugesan, a village man who fights a corrupt gang and a politician to rescue his kidnapped sister. The film is a clean family entertainer that emphasizes brotherly love and sacrifice. It received a rating of 7.0/10 on IMDb. The movie was produced by V House Productions and features music composed by Srinivas. Kangaroo was released in theaters on April 24, 2015.
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
- Theatrical Release
- 24 April 2015
- Director
- Samy
- Language
- Tamil
- Rating
- 4.7/10
Storyline
A simple village brother, Murugesan, promises to protect his sister forever. When a cruel gang backed by a corrupt politician tries to kidnap her, he must fight alone. With no help from the police, he transforms into a one-man army to save his family.
“A brother's love never backs down.”
Film Details
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Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kangaroo
Cast reunions in this film: Thambi Ramaiah & Ganja Karuppu (6 films together), Thambi Ramaiah & Varsha Ashwathi (2 films together), and Ganja Karuppu & Samy (2 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kangaroo' refers to the protagonist's habit of keeping important items in a pouch, much like the animal.
- Director Samy also wrote the story and screenplay, drawing inspiration from rural Tamil Nadu's social issues.
- Actor Senthil Kumar, who played the pimp Ticket, is primarily known as a comedian in older Tamil films.
- The movie was shot extensively in real village locations around Madurai to capture authentic atmosphere.
- It features a cameo by veteran actor Manorama in a small but pivotal role as a village elder.
- The film's background score uses traditional folk instruments like the urumi and thavil to enhance the rural setting.
- Despite its thriller plot, the movie incorporates elements of dark comedy in its portrayal of village superstitions.
