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Kaithi(2019)

8.2/10
Tamil146 mins

Kaithi (2019) is a 146-minute Tamil film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Starring Karthi, Narain and George Mariyan. With an audience rating of 8.2/10, Kaithi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2019.

Mood:
darksuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player, Hotstar
Theatrical Release
25 October 2019
Director
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 26m
GudVibe Rating
8.2/10

Storyline

Dilli is a prisoner on parole to see his daughter. After a drug bust, he must help a group of police officers who are in danger.

A father's mission turns into a police force's last hope.

Film Details

8.2Rating
146Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date25 October 2019
Also Known AsKaidhi · Khaidi · زندانی

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulinspiring
Themes
survivaljusticefamilyfriendship
Toneintense
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film was shot in just 45 days, with many night shoots to maintain its gritty, single-night timeline.
  • Actor Karthi performed most of his own stunts, including the intense fight scenes in the police station.
  • The character Dilli was inspired by a real-life prisoner the director met while researching for a short film.
  • The movie's working title was 'Kaithi 1972', a reference to the year the director's father was born.
  • Composer Sam C.S. used minimal background score to enhance the raw and realistic feel of the story.
  • The film's climax was shot in a single, continuous take lasting over 10 minutes.
  • Despite being a major hit, 'Kaithi' had no songs, which is rare for a mainstream Tamil action film.

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