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Kamaraj(2004)

6.8/10
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.

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

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Cast & Crew

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Richard MathuramActor
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Vijayan, Actor in Kamaraj
VijayanActor
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V. S. Raghavan, Actor in Kamaraj
V. S. RaghavanActor
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Charu HaasanActor
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Sampath Raj, Actor in Kamaraj
Sampath RajActor
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A. K. VeerasamyActor
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Rajesh, Actor in Kamaraj
RajeshActor
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Samuthirakani, Actor in Kamaraj
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. Mahendran, K. Rajaram in Kamaraj
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

Frequently Asked Questions