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Kabali(2016)

6.3/10
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
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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

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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.

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