
Karka Kasadara(2005)
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.
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 0
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
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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.






