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Kanthaswamy(2009)

4.8/10
Tamil195 mins

Kanthaswamy (2009) is a 195-minute Tamil film directed by Susi Ganesan. Starring Shriya Saran, Vikram and Mansoor Ali Khan. With an audience rating of 4.8/10, Kanthaswamy stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2009.

Director:Susi Ganesan
Mood:
upliftingemotionalfunny
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun Nxt
Theatrical Release
21 August 2009
Director
Susi Ganesan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
3h 15m
GudVibe Rating
4.8/10

Storyline

A CBI officer secretly becomes a masked hero named Kanthaswamy. He works like a modern Robin Hood, fighting corruption and helping poor people.

A masked hero steals from the corrupt to help the poor.

Film Details

4.8Rating
195Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date21 August 2009
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known Askandasamy · Kandaswamy · Mallanna · Shiva - The Superhero

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
upliftingemotionalfunny
Themes
justicecorruptionlovefamily
Tonewhimsical
Pacingepisodic
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's budget was around 70 crore rupees, making it one of the most expensive Tamil films of its time.
  • Vikram performed many of his own stunts, including a dangerous sequence where he hangs from a helicopter.
  • The movie's climax was shot in the ancient Mayan ruins of Mexico, a rare location for Tamil cinema.
  • Actress Shriya Saran's character was originally written to be a classical dancer, but the role was changed.
  • The film's soundtrack by Devi Sri Prasad became a hit, especially the song 'Hey! Kambalikkara'.
  • A special team was hired to design the elaborate 'Kanthaswamy' mask and costume worn by Vikram.
  • Despite high expectations, the film received mixed reviews and underperformed at the box office.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kanthaswamy

Parandhaman-Thengakadai Thenappan13 films
Thengakadai Thenappan-Corrupt inspector7 films
Thengakadai Thenappan-Actor5 films
Pallur Paramajyothi Ponnusamy-Thengakadai Thenappan4 films
Parandhaman-Corrupt inspector4 films
Pallur Paramajyothi Ponnusamy-Actor3 films
Parandhaman-Music Composer3 films
Thengakadai Thenappan-Music Composer3 films
Thengakadai Thenappan-Producer3 films
Pallur Paramajyothi Ponnusamy-Actor2 films
Pallur Paramajyothi Ponnusamy-Music Composer2 films
Actor-Thengakadai Thenappan2 films
Parandhaman-Actor2 films
Parandhaman-Producer2 films
Thengakadai Thenappan-Meenakumari2 films
Thengakadai Thenappan-Rajmohan2 films
Thengakadai Thenappan-Director of Photography2 films

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