
Kannagi(2023)
Tamil158 mins
Kannagi (2023) is a 158-minute Tamil film directed by Yashwanth Kishore. Starring Adhesh Sudhakar, Ammu Abirami and Shaalin Zoya. With an audience rating of 6.2/10 and a good performer, 42+ crores verdict at the box office, Kannagi stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2023.
Director:Yashwanth Kishore
Mood:
emotionaldarkinspiring
Where to watch:
PPrimefrom 26 Jan 2024
Quick Facts
- Streaming on
- Prime Video
- OTT Release Date
- 26 January 2024
- Theatrical Release
- 15 December 2023
- Director
- Yashwanth Kishore
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 38m
- GudVibe Rating
- 6.2/10
Storyline
Four women face constant pressure from society's expectations. They struggle to break free from stereotypes and live happy, simple lives on their own terms. The story shows how outside forces deeply affect and disrupt their personal journeys.
“Four women. One fight to break free.”
Film Details
6.2Rating
158Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date15 December 2023
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known AsKannaki
Parental Guide
Violence
Low
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Low
Vibe & Tags
Mood
emotionaldarkinspiring
Themes
identityfamilyjusticesurvival
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexityrequires-attention
Audiencearthouse
Best Withwith-partner
Violence2
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability3
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
6.2/10Rating
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Cast & Crew
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Trivia
- The film's title 'Kannagi' references the legendary chaste wife from the Tamil epic Silappathikaram, contrasting with the modern stories.
- Director Yashwanth Kishore reportedly drew inspiration from real-life incidents and women he observed in Chennai.
- The movie was shot primarily in natural light and real locations to enhance its realistic and grounded feel.
- It features a soundtrack by composer Karthik Raja, known for his work in independent and alternative Tamil cinema.
- The film had a limited theatrical release, focusing more on festival circuits and digital platforms.
- Actress Anjali Nair, who plays one of the leads, is also a trained Bharatanatyam dancer.
- The screenplay was developed through workshops with the cast to refine the dialogues and character dynamics.
Notable Collaborations
Frequent partnerships reunited in Kannagi
Actor-Kalai2 films →



