Skip to content
Agent Kannayiram official poster

Agent Kannayiram(2022)

3.7/10
Tamil143 minsdirect-to-OTT

Agent Kannayiram (2022) is a 143-minute Tamil film directed by Manoj Beedha. The film features Santhanam, Redin Kingsley and E. Ramadoss. With a rating of 3.7/10 and a decent performance verdict at the box office.

Director:Manoj Beedha
Mood:
darkfunnysuspenseful

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun NXT, JioTV, Airtel Xstream Play
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
25 November 2022
Director
Manoj Beedha
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 23m
Rating
3.7/10

Storyline

A private detective down on his luck investigates a case involving unknown bodies found by a railway. The mystery soon becomes a major professional challenge and also hits close to home for him personally.

A detective's routine case becomes dangerously personal.

Film Details

3.7Rating
143Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date25 November 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsAgent Kannaayiram · ஏஜெண்ட் கண்ணாயிரம்

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkfunnysuspenseful
Themes
corruptionjusticefamilyidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence3
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Agent Kannayiram

Cast reunions in this film: Santhanam & Yuvan Shankar Raja (15 films together), Santhanam & Redin Kingsley (3 films together), Yuvan Shankar Raja & Pugazh (2 films together), and Yuvan Shankar Raja & Redin Kingsley (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kannayiram' refers to a traditional Tamil unit of weight, hinting at the detective's role in weighing evidence and truth.
  • Director Manoj Beedha previously worked as an assistant director on the acclaimed Tamil film 'Joker'.
  • The movie was shot extensively in and around Chennai's railway areas to create an authentic urban gritty atmosphere.
  • Actor R. K. Suresh, who plays a key role, is better known for his villainous parts but appears here in a different character shade.
  • The film blends crime thriller with comedy, a mix less common in recent Tamil cinema compared to pure genre pieces.
  • It was released directly on Disney+ Hotstar, skipping a theatrical run, which was a strategic shift for the team.
  • The background score uses elements of jazz and noir music to complement the detective story, a stylistic choice for the genre.

Frequently Asked Questions