Kaakha Kaakha(2003)
Kaakha Kaakha is a 2003 Tamil-language action thriller film written and directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon. The film stars Suriya, Jyothika, and Jeevan in lead roles. The story follows Anbuselvan, an orphaned IPS officer who leads a special police unit that kills gangsters in encounters. His life changes when he falls in love with Maya, a school teacher. The central conflict arises when a vengeful gangster named Pandiya targets Anbuselvan's loved ones. The film is noted for its realistic portrayal of police work and its emotional weight. It won five Filmfare Awards South and two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. The music was composed by Harris Jayaraj. The film released on 1 August 2003 and was a commercial success.
Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 1 August 2003
- Director
- Gautham Menon
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 33m
- Rating
- 7.6/10
Storyline
Anbuselvan is a cold and violent police officer who kills criminals without mercy. He falls in love with Maya, a kind school teacher. But a ruthless gangster named Pandiya wants revenge for his brother's death. Pandiya targets Anbuselvan's family and friends. Anbuselvan must protect the woman he loves while facing a villain who will stop at nothing.
“An episode in a police officer's life.”
Film Details
Parental Guide
Vibe & Tags
Cast & Crew
Reunion Meter
Frequent partnerships reunited for Kaakha Kaakha
Cast reunions in this film: Harris Jayaraj & Anthony (10 films together), Suriya & Harris Jayaraj (7 films together), Gautham Menon & Harris Jayaraj (7 films together), Suriya & Jyothika (6 films together), Gautham Menon & Anthony (6 films together), and Suriya & Anthony (5 films together).
Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Kaakha Kaakha: The Police' but was shortened to just 'Kaakha Kaakha' before release.
- Actor Jeevan made his film debut as the main antagonist in this movie, playing the gangster Pandiya.
- The iconic song 'Ennai Konjam' was shot in just one night at a Chennai railway station to avoid public disruption.
- This was the first Tamil film for composer Harris Jayaraj after his breakthrough with 'Minnale' in 2001.
- Director Gautham Menon has said the story was partly inspired by real-life encounters of the Chennai police force.
- The film's success led to remakes in Hindi as 'Force' and in Kannada as 'Kempe Gowda', both with different storylines.
- Suriya performed many of his own stunts, including the fight scenes, without using a body double.