
Kathakali(2016)
Tamil125 mins
Kathakali (2016) is a 125-minute Tamil film directed by Pandiraj . Starring Vishal, Catherine Tresa and Imman Annachi. With an audience rating of 6.4/10, Kathakali stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2016.
Director:Pandiraj
Mood:
suspensefuldarkemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 2016
- Director
- Pandiraj
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.4/10
Storyline
A man comes back from America to get married, but he's falsely accused of killing a local gangster because of an old grudge. As he fights to clear his name, the gangster's family sends their men to hunt him down, trapping him in a dangerous conspiracy.
“A man framed for murder must outrun a deadly family.”
Film Details
6.4Rating
125Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 January 2016
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKhel Power Ka
Parental Guide
Violence
High
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
High
Vibe & Tags
Mood
suspensefuldarkemotional
Themes
revengejusticecorruptionsurvival
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.4/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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VishalAmudhavel Rajarathnam \"Amudhan\"
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Catherine TresaMeenu Kutty
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Imman AnnachiAmudhavel's uncle
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Karunas Karpooram
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Lakshmy Ramakrishnan Thamba's Wife
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PavanSambantham
→#7
Madhusudhan RaoLakshmipathy (Thamba)
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Mime GopiGnanavel Rajarathnam
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Poster NandakumarEx-MLA
→#10
JayaprakashTextile mill owner
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#12V
Vishal KrishnaActor
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Kiran RamadossArt Director
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#14S
Sreejith RaviActor
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Pandiraj Director
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BalasubramaniemCrew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Kathakali' is a metaphor for the layered deceptions in the plot, much like the intricate classical dance-drama.
- Actor Vishal performed his own stunts for the film, including a risky chase sequence on a moving train.
- The movie was shot extensively in Karaikudi, known for its heritage mansions, to give a distinct rural Tamil Nadu backdrop.
- Composer D. Imman's soundtrack included a song, 'Kadhali', that became a hit but was not originally planned for the film.
- Director Pandiraj is known for rural subjects, making this action-thriller a slight departure from his usual style.
- The climax was filmed over 15 nights in a specially constructed set to control lighting and weather effects.
- Despite mixed reviews, the film had a strong opening weekend, performing well in smaller towns and cities.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kathakali
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