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Kumki(2012)

7.3/10
Tamil148 mins

Kumki (2012) is a 148-minute Tamil film directed by Prabu Solomon. Starring Vikram Prabhu, Lakshmi Menon and Junior Balaiah. With an audience rating of 7.3/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Kumki stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2012.

Director:Prabu Solomon
Mood:
emotionalupliftingdark
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 14 Feb 2013

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
14 February 2013
Theatrical Release
14 December 2012
Director
Prabu Solomon
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 28m
GudVibe Rating
7.3/10

Storyline

A young man works as a mahout with his trained elephant. Their peaceful life is disrupted when they are hired to help protect a village from wild elephant attacks. The story explores their bond and the challenges they face together.

A man and his elephant face the wild.

Film Details

7.3Rating
148Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 December 2012
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known Asகும்கி · Gajaraju

Parental Guide

Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingdark
Themes
lovesurvivalfamilyidentity
Tonepoetic
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Cast & Crew

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kumki' refers to a trained elephant used to control wild elephants.
  • Director Prabhu Solomon was inspired by a real-life news story about a mahout and his elephant.
  • Actor Vikram Prabhu made his debut with this film, coming from a famous film family.
  • The elephant in the film, named Komban, was a real trained kumki elephant from a camp.
  • The song 'Sollitaley Ava Kaadhala' became a major hit and is often used in memes.
  • The film was shot in the dense forests of the Western Ghats, facing challenging weather.
  • It won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil for that year.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kumki

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