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Kizhakku Karai(1991)

5.0/10
Tamil140 minstheatrical

Kizhakku Karai (transl. East Shore) is a 1991 Indian Tamil-language crime film written and directed by P. Vasu. The film stars Prabhu and Khushbu in lead roles, with Chandrasekhar, Goundamani, and Vijayakumar in supporting roles. The story follows Murali, a young man who becomes a smuggler to avenge his father's murder by a crime lord. The film explores themes of friendship, revenge, and the destructive cycle of crime. Deva composed the soundtrack, with lyrics by Vaali. The film received mixed reviews, with praise for actor K. Rajpreeth's performance and the climax's moral message. It was released on 20 September 1991.

Director:P. Vasu
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
20 September 1991
Director
P. Vasu
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
Rating
5.0/10

Storyline

Murali gives up a job for his best friend Sekhar. When a smuggler kills Murali's father, Murali joins the criminal underworld to get revenge. His friend Sekhar, now a customs officer, must choose between their friendship and the law.

Revenge is a dangerous shore

Film Details

5.0Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date20 September 1991
Release Typetheatrical

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kizhakku Karai

Cast reunions in this film: Kushboo & Deva (24 films together), Prabhu & Deva (14 films together), Prabhu & Kushboo (13 films together), Prabhu & P. Vasu (12 films together), P. Vasu & Deva (11 films together), and Kushboo & P. Vasu (9 films together).

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