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Karagattakaran(1989)

7.5/10
Tamil138 mins

Karagattakaran (1989) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by Gangai Amaran. Starring Ganthimathi, Kanaka and Goundamani. With an audience rating of 7.5/10, Karagattakaran stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 1989.

Director:Gangai Amaran
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
16 June 1989
Director
Gangai Amaran
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 18m
GudVibe Rating
7.5/10

Storyline

A male dancer falls for a female dancer from a rival family. Their families are caught in a feud, which makes it difficult for them to express their feelings. The story follows their struggle to be together despite the conflict.

Two rival dancers, one secret love.

Film Details

7.5Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date16 June 1989
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKaragattakaaran · Karakatakkaaran

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title refers to a traditional Tamil folk dance, and the story was inspired by real-life rivalries between Karagattam performing families.
  • Director Gangai Amaran is the younger brother of legendary music composer Ilaiyaraaja, who scored the film's songs.
  • Actor Sathyaraj, who played the lead, performed many of the complex Karagattam dance sequences himself after intensive training.
  • The movie was shot extensively in rural Tamil Nadu to authentically capture the setting and culture of the folk artist communities.
  • A major subplot involves a 'cockfight', a staged sequence that required special animal handlers and caused controversy upon release.
  • Despite being a commercial entertainer, the film highlighted the declining status of traditional folk arts in modern society.
  • The comedy track featuring actors like Goundamani and Senthil was largely improvised during filming, adding to the movie's humor.

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