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Karka Kasadara(2005)

Tamil140 minstheatrical

Karka Kasadara is a 2005 Tamil drama film directed by R. V. Udayakumar. It stars Vikranth in his adult debut as Rahul and Lakshmi Rai in her debut as Vijayalakshmi. The story follows Rahul, a Mumbai native who visits his grandparents in a Tamil village and falls in love with a local girl. A ruthless gangster named Jack Rajasekar opposes their relationship and terrorizes the village. The film blends romance, comedy, and action with a strong moral message about courage. It was produced by Fusion Edge Media with a budget of ₹3 crore. The film released on May 6, 2005, and runs for 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Mood:
emotionalupliftingromantic
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Eros Now, Airtel Xstream Play, Einthusan, YouTube
Theatrical Release
6 May 2005
Director
R. V. Udayakumar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
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Storyline

Rahul travels from Mumbai to meet his grandparents in a Tamil village. He falls in love with Vijayalakshmi, but a cruel gangster wants her for himself. Rahul must fight the villain and free the village from fear to win his love.

Love fights the darkest evil

Film Details

140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date6 May 2005
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftingromantic
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencefamily
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Karka Kasadara

Cast reunions in this film: Vadivelu & Manorama (16 films together), Vadivelu & Madhan Bob (16 films together), Vadivelu & R. V. Udayakumar (5 films together), R. V. Udayakumar & Manorama (4 films together), Madhan Bob & Robo Shankar (3 films together), and Lakshmi Rai & Madhan Bob (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Karka Kasadara' is a Tamil phrase meaning 'When Cancer Meets Sagittarius,' hinting at the zodiac-based romantic conflict.
  • Director R. V. Udayakumar was known for family dramas, making this a rare romantic-focused film in his career.
  • Actor Prasanth, who played the lead, was a popular Malayalam actor making a comeback in Tamil after a gap.
  • The movie was shot extensively in picturesque locations in and around Chennai to showcase the NRI's return.
  • It featured a soundtrack by composer Srikanth Deva, who was early in his career as a lead music director.
  • The film's plot involving an arranged marriage conflict was a common theme in mid-2000s Tamil cinema.
  • Despite the romantic genre, the movie included comedy tracks typical of its time, written by veteran writer Crazy Mohan.

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