Kathakali (2016)
Plot
Kathakali is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Pandiraaj. It stars Vishal, who also co-produced the film with Pandiraaj, and Catherine Tresa. It follows a man who becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a gangster who threatened his family. The story is based on an actual incident involving one of Pandiraaj's friends. The music was composed by Hiphop Tamizha with cinematography by Balasubramaniem and editing by Pradeep E. Ragav. Kathakali was released on 14 January 2016, during Pongal, and received positive reviews from critics. Balasubramaniem won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer.
Kathakali details
| Industry | Tamil |
|---|---|
| Year | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Family, Music |
| Runtime | 2h 5m |
| Rating | Not rated |
| Director | Pandiraaj |
| Status | Released |
| Language | ta |
| Record verified | 2026-09-21 |
| Source | Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · images: TMDB |
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Kathakali — questions
What is Kathakali about?
Kathakali is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Pandiraaj. It stars Vishal, who also co-produced the film with Pandiraaj, and Catherine Tresa. It follows a man who becomes the prime suspect in the murder of a gangster who threatened his family. The story is based on an actual incident involving one of Pandiraaj's friends. The music was composed by Hiphop Tamizha with cinematography by Balasubramaniem and editing by Pradeep E. Ragav. Kathakali was released on 14 January 2016, during Pongal, and received positive reviews from critics. Balasubramaniem won the Tamil Nadu State Film Award for Best Cinematographer.
Who is in the cast of Kathakali?
Kathakali stars Catherine Tresa and is directed by Pandiraaj. The full credited cast is listed above.
Where can I watch Kathakali online?
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How long is Kathakali?
Kathakali runs 2h 5m (125 minutes).
Who directed Kathakali?
Kathakali was directed by Pandiraaj.
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