Kayiru(2020)
Tamil128 mins
Kayiru (2020) is a 128-minute Tamil film directed by I. Ganesh. Starring S. R. Guna, Cheran Raj and Hello Kandhasamy. With a hit verdict at the box office.
Director:I. Ganesh
Mood:
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 13 Mar 2020
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- YouTube Movies
- OTT Release Date
- 13 March 2020
- Theatrical Release
- 13 March 2020
- Director
- I. Ganesh
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 8m 0
Storyline
A man travels with his cow to tell people's fortunes. While visiting homes, he falls for a local woman. Their relationship causes serious trouble for both of them.
“A fortune teller's love defies fate.”
Film Details
128Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date13 March 2020
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Where to Watch
YO
YouTube MoviesSubscription
Available from 13 Mar 2020
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarksuspenseful
Themes
loveidentitycorruptionfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title 'Kayiru' translates to 'rope', symbolizing the ties of fate and tradition central to the story.
- Director Ganesh also played the lead role, marking a rare instance of him acting in his own directorial venture.
- The film was shot extensively in rural Tamil Nadu to authentically capture the village atmosphere and lifestyle.
- It features a real-life fortune-telling practice using a cow, a traditional method known as 'Gau Shastra' or 'Gau Jyothisham'.
- The music was composed by Sathish Selvam, who used folk instruments to match the film's rustic setting.
- Despite its 2020 release, the film had a very limited theatrical run due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
- The story explores the conflict between superstitious beliefs and modern rationality within a close-knit community.