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Kanam(2022)

7.0/10
Tamil154 mins

Kanam (2022) is a 154-minute Tamil film directed by Shree Karthick. Starring Sharwanand, Ritu Varma and Vennela Kishore. With an audience rating of 7.0/10 and a limited theatrical verdict at the box office, Kanam stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Mood:
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
Where to watch:
HHotstarfrom 1 Jan 2023

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Disney+ Hotstar
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
9 September 2022
Director
Shree Karthick
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 34m
GudVibe Rating
7.0/10

Storyline

A struggling musician and his friends team up with a physicist to travel back in time. Their goal is to save his mother from dying. The story follows the consequences of their attempt.

Change the past. Save a life. Unravel time.

Film Details

7.0Rating
154Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date9 September 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsOke Oka Jeevitham · Okke Okka Jeevitham · Oke Okka Jeevitham · Okke Oka Jeevitham · Khanam · Ganam · Ghanam

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalsuspensefuluplifting
Themes
familyloveidentitysurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion5
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kanam' means 'dream' in Tamil, reflecting its blend of reality and fantasy.
  • Director Shree Karthick also composed the film's background score, showcasing his dual role.
  • The quantum physics concepts were simplified with help from consultants to make them accessible.
  • It was shot extensively in Chennai and Pondicherry, using specific locations to enhance the time-travel feel.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release but gained more attention through streaming platforms.
  • Actor Aadhi Pinisetty, known for action roles, played the lead musician, a departure from his usual genre.
  • The story explores the emotional impact of time travel, focusing more on relationships than sci-fi mechanics.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kanam

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