
Karnaa(1995)
Tamil145 mins
Karnaa (1995) is a 145-minute Tamil film directed by Selva . Starring Ravichandran, Ranjitha and Vineetha.
Director:Selva
Mood:
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 April 1995
- Director
- Selva
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 25m 0
Storyline
A carefree young man named Vijay is sent to work in Ooty, where he falls for a college student. Her brothers, who are criminals, oppose the relationship because Vijay's father is a police officer. Meanwhile, a disabled lawyer named Karnaa, who is hired for a case, falls in love with a school teacher. It is later revealed that Karnaa is Vijay's long-lost twin brother, abandoned at birth, and he must now face his father in court.
“A father's secret. A brother's revenge.”
Film Details
0.0Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date14 April 1995
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsKarna
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalsuspensefulinspiring
Themes
familyidentityjusticelove
Toneintense
Pacingepisodic
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Trivia
- The film was originally titled 'Karna' after the mythological character from the Mahabharata, reflecting the hero's abandoned-child theme.
- Director Selva made his debut with this film, which was produced by his father, veteran actor R. S. Manohar.
- Actor Vijayakanth, who played the dual role, performed his own stunts in the action sequences despite one character being physically disabled.
- The movie's soundtrack by Deva was a commercial success, with the song 'En Veettu Thottathil' becoming a major hit.
- This was one of the few 1990s Tamil films to prominently feature a protagonist with a physical disability as a central plot point.
- The climax court scene was shot in a single schedule at a real courtroom to maintain authenticity.
- Actress Roja, who played Amudha, was reportedly cast after the director saw her performance in another emotional drama.
Notable Collaborations
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