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Ko(2011)

7.0/10
Tamil128 minstheatrical

Ko is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language political action thriller film directed by K. V. Anand. The film stars Jiiva, Ajmal Ameer, Karthika Nair, and Piaa Bajpai in lead roles. The story follows Ashwin, a photojournalist who investigates the murder of his colleague during a political rally. His search for the truth uncovers a deep conspiracy involving corrupt politicians and a charismatic young leader. The film was praised for its realistic portrayal of journalism and politics. It was a commercial success and won several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for Ajmal Ameer. The film was released on April 22, 2011, and is available for streaming on various platforms.

Director:K. V. Anand
Mood:
suspensefulintenseinspiring
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Hotstar, Prime Video
Theatrical Release
22 April 2011
Director
K. V. Anand
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 8m
Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

Ashwin is a passionate photographer for a Tamil newspaper. When his friend and colleague is killed at a political rally, he teams up with journalist Renuka to find the killer. Their investigation leads them into a dangerous world of corruption, betrayal, and hidden power. Ashwin must use his camera to expose the truth before he becomes the next target.

The truth is the only weapon.

Film Details

7.0Rating
128Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date22 April 2011
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsRangam · Ko · Ko Tamil

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulintenseinspiring
Themes
corruptionjusticeidentityfriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor2
Rewatchability4

Cast & Crew

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Frequent partnerships reunited for Ko

Cast reunions in this film: Harris Jayaraj & Anthony (10 films together), Harris Jayaraj & Dinesh Master (6 films together), K. V. Anand & Harris Jayaraj (5 films together), Jagan & Anthony (5 films together), K. V. Anand & Anthony (4 films together), and Jiiva & Jagan (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Ko' means 'King' in Tamil, reflecting the political power struggle theme.
  • Director K.V. Anand was a former photographer, which inspired the protagonist's profession.
  • Actress Pia Bajpai learned to play the guitar for her role as a musician in the film.
  • The song 'Ennamo Yeadho' reused a tune from a 2009 private album by composer Harris Jayaraj.
  • The climax was shot in a real newspaper office to add authenticity to the setting.
  • This was the last film of actor Jagan before his death in a car accident in 2011.
  • The film was a box office success and won two Filmfare Awards, including Best Director.

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