Kurukshetram(2006)
Kurukshetram is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language family drama film directed by Jayabharathi. The film stars Sathyaraj, Roja, Vadivelu, and K. M. Rajendra in lead roles. The story follows Bharath and his wife Vaishnavi, who relocate from Western America to Chennai after their daughter dies in a bomb blast during riots. In Chennai, Bharath's friend Jack begins blackmailing Vaishnavi over a secret from her past. The film blends family conflict with thriller elements and comic relief. Music for the film was composed by Isaac Thomas Kottukapally. Kurukshetram was Sathyaraj's 170th film and released on 11 August 2006. Critical reception was mixed, with reviewers noting the film struggled to balance meaningful cinema with commercial entertainment.
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- Theatrical Release
- 11 August 2006
- Director
- Jaya Bharathi
- Language
- Tamil 0
Storyline
After losing their daughter in an American bomb blast, Bharath and his wife Vaishnavi move to Chennai for a fresh start. But Bharath's friend Jack follows them and begins blackmailing Vaishnavi. A flashback reveals the dark secret from Vaishnavi's past that gives Jack power over her. Bharath must confront his friend and the truth to save his family.
“Some secrets destroy more than bombs”
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Frequent partnerships reunited for Kurukshetram
Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Thalaivasal Vijay (15 films together), Vadivelu & Roja Selvamani (15 films together), Sathyaraj & Venniradai Moorthy (12 films together), Vadivelu & Venniradai Moorthy (12 films together), Sathyaraj & Vadivelu (10 films together), and Thalaivasal Vijay & Roja Selvamani (7 films together).
Trivia
- The film's title was originally 'Kurukshetram' but is often listed as 'Gurukshetram' due to a common spelling variation in Tamil.
- Director Jayabharathi is known for films with strong social messages, and this movie touches on racial tensions faced by immigrants.
- This was one of the few Tamil films from the mid-2000s to be set almost entirely in the United States.
- Actress Roja, playing the female lead, was primarily known for her work in Telugu cinema at the time.
- The movie's plot involving riots in America was considered an unusual and bold theme for a Tamil film of that period.
- The film did not feature any songs or a traditional musical score, which was rare for a mainstream Tamil movie.