Kaari(2022)
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.
Kaari is streaming on VI Movies and TV and ZEE5 since 10 January 2023.
Where to watch: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
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Cast & Crew
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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).
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.