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Kasi(2001)

6.9/10
Tamil138 mins

Kasi (2001) is a 138-minute Tamil film directed by Vinayan. Starring Vagai Chandrasekar, Kavya Madhavan and Kaveri. With an audience rating of 6.9/10, Kasi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2001.

Director:Vinayan
Mood:
darkemotionaldisturbing
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
14 November 2001
Director
Vinayan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 18m
GudVibe Rating
6.9/10

Storyline

A blind man faces constant hardship as others take advantage of his disability. The story follows his daily struggles and suffering at the hands of cruel people. It is a remake of the director's earlier Malayalam film.

A blind man's world, darkened by those who see.

Film Details

6.9Rating
138Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 November 2001
Release Typetheatrical

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionaldisturbing
Themes
survivalcorruptionjusticefamily
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability2

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Trivia

  • The film is a remake of the director's own 1999 Malayalam film 'Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum', which also starred Vijayakumar.
  • Actor Vijayakumar, who played the blind protagonist, reportedly spent time with visually impaired individuals to prepare for the role.
  • This was one of the few Tamil films directed by Malayalam director Vinayan, known for his socially themed movies.
  • The film's music was composed by S. A. Rajkumar, but it did not achieve the same popularity as his other soundtracks from that era.
  • Despite its serious theme, the movie included comedy scenes featuring actors like Vadivelu to provide light relief.
  • The film was not a major commercial success, which limited its wider theatrical reach and recognition.
  • Some critics noted the movie's plot similarities to other films about blindness, but it was praised for its emotional core.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kasi

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