Kadal (2013)
Plot
Kadal (; transl. Sea) is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language drama film co-written, co-produced and directed by Mani Ratnam. The film stars an ensemble cast featuring Arjun Sarja, Aravind Swamy, Gautham Ram Karthik, Lakshmi Manchu and Thulasi Nair. The film marks the debut of Gautham Karthik and Thulasi Nair. The music was composed by A. R. Rahman. The film revolves around the life of fishermen who instill the fact that faith can sometimes lead to the triumph of humanity. The film was dubbed into Telugu as Kadali. The film was released worldwide on 1 February 2013 to mixed reviews and became a box-office failure.
Kadal details
| Industry | Tamil |
|---|---|
| Year | 2013 |
| Genres | Drama, Music |
| Runtime | 2h 44m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Mani Ratnam |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ta |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Kadal about?
Kadal (; transl. Sea) is a 2013 Indian Tamil-language drama film co-written, co-produced and directed by Mani Ratnam. The film stars an ensemble cast featuring Arjun Sarja, Aravind Swamy, Gautham Ram Karthik, Lakshmi Manchu and Thulasi Nair. The film marks the debut of Gautham Karthik and Thulasi Nair. The music was composed by A. R. Rahman. The film revolves around the life of fishermen who instill the fact that faith can sometimes lead to the triumph of humanity. The film was dubbed into Telugu as Kadali. The film was released worldwide on 1 February 2013 to mixed reviews and became a box-office failure.
Who is in the cast of Kadal?
Kadal stars Arjun Sarja, Arvind Swamy, Gautham Ram Karthik, Thulasi Nair, Lakshmi Manchu and is directed by Mani Ratnam. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Kadal online?
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How long is Kadal?
Kadal runs 2h 44m (164 minutes).
Who directed Kadal?
Kadal was directed by Mani Ratnam.
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