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Harkara(2023)

6.2/10
Tamil•125 mins•

A frustrated postman decides to fool innocent villagers in a ploy to get himself transferred. As he walks uphill to deliver his last letter, a wayfarer narrates to him the story of a Harkara, that instills guilt.

Mood:
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video, Aha, Simply South
Theatrical Release
25 August 2023
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 5m
Rating
6.2/10

Storyline

A frustrated postman tries to trick villagers so he can get a transfer. On his final delivery walk, a traveler tells him a story about a historical messenger. Hearing this tale makes the postman feel guilty about his own actions.

“A postman's final delivery changes everything.”

Film Details

6.2Rating
125Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date25 August 2023
Also Known AsHarkaara · Harkaaraa · Harkaraa

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalinspiringdark
Themes
identitycorruptionjusticefamily
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withalone
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

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Pitchaikaran MoorthyPeriyavar
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#2
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Nicolas FustierJames
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Ram Arun CastroMatheswaran/Harkara
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Jayaprakash RadhakrishnanKangani
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Gautami ChowdryDurga
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Kaali Venkat, Actor in Harkara
Kaali VenkatPostman
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Philip R SundarCrew
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RamshankerMusic
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N.A.RamuCrew
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Trivia

  • The film's director Ram Arun Castro previously worked as an assistant to director Vetrimaaran.
  • The story is inspired by a real-life incident involving a postman in a remote village.
  • The movie was shot in the challenging, hilly terrains of Kodaikanal and Dindigul.
  • The term 'Harkara' refers to a historical postal runner from the British era in India.
  • The film's music was composed by Karthik Raja, son of legendary composer Ilaiyaraaja.
  • It was produced by the same team behind the critically acclaimed Tamil film 'Jai Bhim' (2021).
  • The movie uses a unique storytelling style, with a story-within-a-story narrative structure.

Frequently Asked Questions