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Kanchivaram(2009)

8.1/10
Tamil117 mins

Kanchivaram (2009) is a 117-minute Tamil film directed by Priyadarshan. Starring Prakash Raj, Sriya Reddy and Shammu. With an audience rating of 8.1/10, Kanchivaram stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2009.

Director:Priyadarshan
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
13 March 2009
Director
Priyadarshan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
1h 57m
GudVibe Rating
8.1/10

Storyline

A poor silk weaver vows to give his baby daughter a silk wedding sari. He faces constant hardship and unfair treatment from the system. The story follows his lifelong struggle to fulfill this promise to his family.

A father's impossible promise to his daughter.

Film Details

8.1Rating
117Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date13 March 2009
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencearthouse
Best Withalone
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film was shot in a real village in Tamil Nadu, not on a set, to capture authentic weaver life.
  • Priyadarshan, known for comedies, made this serious drama to honor his father who worked in textiles.
  • Actor Prakash Raj lost a lot of weight and learned weaving for months to play the lead role.
  • The movie won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Tamil in 2008.
  • It was inspired by real stories of Kanchipuram weavers and their struggles with debt and exploitation.
  • The film's budget was modest, but it used real silk and traditional weaving tools for accuracy.
  • Despite critical praise, it had a limited theatrical release and was not a big box office hit.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kanchivaram

Frequently Asked Questions