
Kavalukku Kettikaran(1990)
Tamil140 mins
Kavalukku Kettikaran (1990) is a 140-minute Tamil film directed by Santhana Bharathi. Starring Prabhu, Nirosha and Pandu.
Director:Santhana Bharathi
Mood:
emotionalinspiringdark
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 14 January 1990
- Director
- Santhana Bharathi
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 20m 0
Storyline
Kavalukku Kettikaran is a 1990 Indian Tamil film, directed by Santhana Bharathi, starring Prabhu and Nirosha in lead roles. The film had musical score by Ilaiyaraaja.
“A man's quest for justice in a world of deceit.”
Film Details
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140Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date14 January 1990
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
justicecorruptionfamilyrevenge
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3
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Cast & Crew
Trivia
- The film's title translates to 'The Watchman Who Got Beaten Up', reflecting the protagonist's struggles.
- It was one of the few films where director Santhana Bharathi collaborated with composer Ilaiyaraaja.
- Actor Prabhu reportedly performed many of his own stunts in the action sequences.
- The movie was released during the Pongal festival season, a common slot for major Tamil releases at the time.
- A subplot involves the lead character's conflict with local rowdies, a popular theme in late 80s/early 90s Tamil cinema.
- The film is not as widely remembered today as some other Prabhu starrers from the same era.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kavalukku Kettikaran
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