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Karnan(2021)

8.0/10
Tamil152 mins

Karnan (2021) is a 152-minute Tamil film directed by Mari Selvaraj. Starring Shanmugarajan, Madhan Kumar Dhakshinamoorthy and Janaki Jayaraman. With an audience rating of 8.0/10, Karnan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2021.

Director:Mari Selvaraj
Mood:
darkemotionalinspiring
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Prime Video
Theatrical Release
9 April 2021
Director
Mari Selvaraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 32m
GudVibe Rating
8.0/10

Storyline

A young man named Karnan stands up for his village, which faces constant mistreatment and violence from powerful authorities. He leads a fierce struggle to protect his community and secure their dignity.

A village rises against injustice.

Film Details

8.0Rating
152Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date9 April 2021
Also Known Asകർണൻ · Karnan

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darkemotionalinspiring
Themes
justicesurvivalcorruptionidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence4
Emotion5
Humor1
Rewatchability4

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Trivia

  • The film's title character is named after a hero from the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata, who also faced caste-based injustice.
  • Director Mari Selvaraj insisted on filming in real villages in Tamil Nadu to capture authentic locations and local actors.
  • Actor Dhanush performed his own stunts for the action sequences, including a challenging fight on a moving bus.
  • The film's music composer, Santhosh Narayanan, used folk instruments and songs to reflect the community's culture.
  • Karnan was inspired by real events, including a 1995 police violence incident in a village in Tamil Nadu.
  • The movie's climax scene involving a statue was filmed in a single continuous take to increase its emotional impact.
  • Despite being a commercial success, the film faced some controversy for its strong political and social themes.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Karnan

Original Music Composer-Vadamaalaiyan6 films
Karnan-Vadamaalaiyan4 films
Karnan-Original Music Composer3 films
Abhimanyu-Original Music Composer2 films
Original Music Composer-Director2 films

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