
Kabali(2016)
Tamil150 mins
Kabali (2016) is a 150-minute Tamil film directed by Pa. Ranjit. Starring Rajinikanth, Rosyam Nor and Winston Chao. With an audience rating of 6.3/10 and a blockbuster, 250+ crores verdict at the box office, Kabali stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.
Director:Pa. Ranjit
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Sun Nxt, Hotstar
- Theatrical Release
- 22 July 2016
- Director
- Pa. Ranjit
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 30m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.3/10
Storyline
A gangster in Malaysia gets out of prison after 25 years. He sets out to find his wife and daughter, who he was separated from long ago.
“A gangster returns to reclaim his lost family.”
Film Details
6.3Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date22 July 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Askabali · Kabali
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
revengefamilyidentityjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.3/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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RajinikanthKabaleeshwaran
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Rosyam NorTony Lee's sidekick
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Winston ChaoTony Lee
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Kalaiyarasan Thamizh Kumaran
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Attakathi DineshJeeva
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Sangili MuruganActor
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Hari KrishnanTiger
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VishwanathJai
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Poster NandakumarAnbu
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Charles VinothTamilmaaran
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Pa. RanjitDirector
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G. MuraliCrew
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Praveen K. L.Editor
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V R DineshActor
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Santhosh NarayananMusic Composer
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Kabali' is inspired by a real-life Malaysian gangster named Kabaleeshwaran, known for his Robin Hood-like image among Tamil plantation workers.
- Director Pa. Ranjith and actor Rajinikanth visited Malaysia twice before filming to research the lives of the local Tamil community for authenticity.
- The film's background score was composed by Santhosh Narayanan, who recorded parts of it with a 70-piece orchestra in Budapest, Hungary.
- Actress Radhika Apte, who plays Kabali's wife, learned to speak Tamil specifically for this role, as it was her first Tamil film.
- A special 'Kabali' hairstyle, featuring grey streaks, became a popular trend among fans in South India after the film's release.
- The movie had a massive worldwide release with over 6,000 screens, including a significant number in Malaysia where the story is set.
- Director Pa. Ranjith included subtle references to Dalit empowerment and anti-caste themes through dialogues and character backgrounds, continuing his signature style.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kabali
Tamilnesan-Actor7 films →
Tamilnesan-Music Composer7 films →
Music Composer-Thamizh Kumaran6 films →
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Director-Thamizh Kumaran5 films →
Actor-Tamilnesan4 films →
Actor-Actor4 films →
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Actor-Thamizh Kumaran3 films →
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