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Kaari(2022)

7.1/10
Tamil•142 mins•direct-to-OTT•

Kaari (2022) is a 142-minute Tamil film directed by Hemanth. Starring M. Sasikumar, Nagineedu Vellanki and Redin Kingsley. With a well-received audience rating of 7.1/10 and a moderate performer, 25+ crores verdict at the box office.

Director:Hemanth
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
VI Movies and TV, ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
OTT Release Date
10 January 2023
Theatrical Release
25 November 2022
Director
Hemanth
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 22m
Rating
7.1/10

Storyline

A horse jockey from Chennai ends up in a small village. There, he sees firsthand how greed and power can lead to cruelty.

“A jockey's journey from the track to a village's fight.”

Film Details

7.1Rating
142Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date25 November 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
familycorruptionjusticesurvival
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

#1
M. Sasikumar, Actor in Kaari
M. SasikumarSethu
→#2
Parvathy Arun, Actor in Kaari
Parvathy ArunActor
→#3
J
J. D. ChakravarthyActor
→#4
Balaji Sakthivel, Actor in Kaari
Balaji SakthivelActor
→#5
N
Nagineedu VellankiActor
→#6
R
Redin KingsleyActor
→#7
R
Ramkumar GanesanActor
→#8
Aadukalam Naren, Actor in Kaari
Aadukalam NarenVellasaamy
→
#9
J
J. D. ChakravarthiSKR
→
#10
S
Samyuktha KarthikActor
→
#11
H
HemanthDirector
→
#12
M
M HemanthDirector
→
#13
S
S. Lakshman KumarCrew
→

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kaari

Cast reunions in this film: Aadukalam Naren & D. Imman (8 films together), M. Sasikumar & D. Imman (3 films together), D. Imman & Redin Kingsley (3 films together), M. Sasikumar & Aadukalam Naren (2 films together), and Aadukalam Naren & Redin Kingsley (2 films together).

Aadukalam Naren
Aadukalam NarenActor
8th time
D. Imman
D. ImmanMusic Composer
Aadukalam Naren × D. Imman — 8 films together →
M. Sasikumar
M. SasikumarActor
3rd time
D. Imman
D. ImmanMusic Composer
M. Sasikumar × D. Imman — 3 films together →
D. Imman
D. ImmanMusic Composer
3rd time
R
Redin KingsleyActor
D. Imman × Redin Kingsley — 3 films together →
M. Sasikumar
M. SasikumarActor
2nd time
Aadukalam Naren
Aadukalam NarenActor
M. Sasikumar × Aadukalam Naren — 2 films together →
Aadukalam Naren
Aadukalam NarenActor
2nd time
R
Redin KingsleyActor
Aadukalam Naren × Redin Kingsley — 2 films together →

Trivia

  • The film's director M Hemanth previously worked as an assistant director on several big-budget Tamil films before making his directorial debut with Kaari.
  • The movie was primarily shot in real locations in Ramanathapuram district to capture the authentic rural atmosphere.
  • Actor Kaali Venkat, known for comic roles, played a more serious character in this film, which was a slight shift from his usual type.
  • The title 'Kaari' refers to a specific breed of horse native to Tamil Nadu, central to the protagonist's profession and the story.
  • The film's music was composed by Ghibran, who incorporated folk instruments to match the village setting of the second half.
  • Despite being an action-family film, it had a limited theatrical release and gained more attention through streaming platforms afterwards.
  • A real horse jockey from Chennai was consulted during pre-production to accurately depict the racing scenes and lifestyle.

Frequently Asked Questions