Karnan (2021)
Plot
Karnan () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Mari Selvaraj, and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu. The film stars Dhanush, Rajisha Vijayan (in her Tamil debut), Lal, Yogi Babu, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, Gouri G. Kishan and Natty Subramaniam. It features music composed by Santhosh Narayanan, cinematography by Theni Eswar, and editing by Selva R. K. The film follows the titular character from a lower caste background as he fights for the rights of his people. The film began production in January 2020 and was completed that December, after delays in between due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was theatrically released on 9 April 2021. Though the film generated controversies for allegedly being influenced by the 1995 Kodiyankulam caste violence, it received critical acclaim and was a box office success, becoming as one of the highest grossing Tamil films of 2021, despite its theatrical run being affected due to pandemic restrictions. The Indian Express called Karnan one of the best Tamil films of 2021.
Karnan details
| Industry | Tamil |
|---|---|
| Year | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Music |
| Runtime | 2h 48m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Mari Selvaraj |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ta |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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What is Karnan about?
Karnan () is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Mari Selvaraj, and produced by Kalaipuli S. Thanu. The film stars Dhanush, Rajisha Vijayan (in her Tamil debut), Lal, Yogi Babu, Lakshmi Priyaa Chandramouli, Gouri G. Kishan and Natty Subramaniam. It features music composed by Santhosh Narayanan, cinematography by Theni Eswar, and editing by Selva R. K. The film follows the titular character from a lower caste background as he fights for the rights of his people. The film began production in January 2020 and was completed that December, after delays in between due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was theatrically released on 9 April 2021. Though the film generated controversies for allegedly being influenced by the 1995 Kodiyankulam caste violence, it received critical acclaim and was a box office success, becoming as one of the highest grossing Tamil films of 2021, despite its theatrical run being affected due to pandemic restrictions. The Indian Express called Karnan one of the best Tamil films of 2021.
Who is in the cast of Karnan?
Karnan stars Dhanush, Lal, Rajisha Vijayan, Yogi Babu, Natty Subramaniam and is directed by Mari Selvaraj. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Karnan online?
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How long is Karnan?
Karnan runs 2h 48m (168 minutes).
Who directed Karnan?
Karnan was directed by Mari Selvaraj.
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