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Kamaraj(2004)
Tamil121 mins
Kamaraj (2004) is a 121-minute Tamil film directed by A. Balakrishnan. Starring Charu Haasan, Sampath Raj and A. K. Veerasamy. With an audience rating of 6.8/10, Kamaraj stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2004.
Director:A. Balakrishnan
Mood:
emotionalinspiringserious
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 13 February 2004
- Director
- A. Balakrishnan
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.8/10
Storyline
This story follows the life of Kamaraj, a respected national leader. It shows his journey from his youth to his role as Chief Minister. The film concludes with his funeral procession.
“The life of a leader who shaped a nation.”
Film Details
6.8Rating
121Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date13 February 2004
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKaamaraj
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringserious
Themes
identityjusticecorruptionfamily
Toneserious
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withfamily
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.8/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Richard MathuramActor
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VijayanActor
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V. S. RaghavanActor
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Charu HaasanActor
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Sampath RajActor
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A. K. VeerasamyActor
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RajeshActor
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SamuthirakaniActor
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A. BalakrishnanDirector
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A.J. BalakrishnanDirector
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T. S. RangasamyCrew
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Richard MadhuramActor
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J. MahendranActor
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Trivia
- The film was shot in over 100 real locations across Tamil Nadu to authentically capture Kamaraj's life journey.
- It was the first and only feature film directed by A.J. Balakrishnan, who was primarily a film distributor.
- Actor Nizhalgal Ravi, who played the adult Kamaraj, reportedly studied the leader's mannerisms by watching archival footage for months.
- The movie's release was delayed for nearly two years due to extensive post-production work on its period settings.
- Despite its historical subject, the film did not feature any original songs, which was unusual for a Tamil biographical drama at the time.
- The climax depicting Kamaraj's funeral used actual documentary footage blended with newly shot scenes for realism.
- The film had a limited theatrical run, focusing more on special screenings for political and educational institutions.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kamaraj
Music Composer-Periyar E. V. Ramasamy44 films →
Actor-Composer16 films →
Music Composer-K. Rajaram12 films →
Actor-Composer10 films →
Actor-Composer4 films →
Actor-Periyar E. V. Ramasamy4 films →
Actor-Actor3 films →
Periyar E. V. Ramasamy-K. Rajaram3 films →
Actor-K. Rajaram2 films →

