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| Directed by | R. V. Udayakumar |
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| Written by | V. Homojo (dialogues) |
| Produced by | Thanjai Ravi |
| Starring | Vikranth Lakshmi Rai |
| Cinematography | M. Jeevan |
| Edited by | D. S. R. Subash |
| Music by | Prayog
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil
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Karkaa Kasadara (Template:IPATemplate:Efn Template:Translation) is 2005 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film produced and directed by R. V. Udayakumar. The film stars Vikranth, a former child actor, in his adult debut, and Lakshmi Rai in her debut. The music was composed by Prayog with cinematography by M. Jeevan and editing by D. S. R. Subash. The film was released on 6 May 2005.
Plot
Template:More plot The film begins with Rahul coming from the United States to India to see his grandparents for the first time. He helps a girl who was going to commit suicide due to her upcoming marriage. He also falls in love with Anjali.
Cast
Production
The film marked the debut of Vikranth (previously a child actor) in a grown role,[1][2] and the debut of Lakshmi Rai, later known as Raai Laxmi.[3][4]
Soundtrack
Prayog, who earlier composed for Kannada films, made his debut in Tamil with this film. All the songs were written by R. V. Udayakumar.[5]
| Song | Singer(s) |
|---|---|
| "Minmini" | Sadhana Sargam |
| "Karka Karka" | Ranjith |
| "Noothana" | Harish Raghavendra, Chinmayi |
| "A Joke" | KK, Mahalakshmi Iyer |
| "Alappuzha" | Grace Karunas |
| "Aithalakka" | KK, Malathi |
Marketing
Old Secret, a brewery brand, was involved in the film's promotion as brand ambassador.[6]
Critical reception
S. R. Ashok Kumar of The Hindu wrote, "The director's forte used to be his absorbing way of story telling, which is completely missing in this film".[7] Malini Mannath of Chennai Online wrote, "With a very loosely etched script, lacklustre narration and weakly defined characters, it looks like the director has totally lost his touch and exhausted all his ideas too".[8] Visual Dasan of Kalki felt Vikranth aped his cousin Vijay in acting and body language while also panning Jack Rase's villainy as over the top and Laxmi Rai's acting but praised Diya's character design but felt Udayakumar changing his style disappointed his fans.[9]
Notes
References
- ↑ நடிகர் விஜய்யுடன் இருக்கும் இந்த குழந்தை யார் தெரிகிறதா? அவர் தற்போது பிரபல நடிகர்!. News18(15 April 2024). Retrieved 18 December 2024.
- ↑ Vijay's spitting image launched!. Sify(10 August 2004). Retrieved 30 November 2025.
- ↑ An identity, finally. The New Indian Express(31 March 2011). Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ ?Doshi?, a dream debut for Lakshmi. Hindustan Times(27 February 2006). Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ Karka Kasadara (2005). Raaga.com. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ 'Old Monk' presents 'Karkaa Kasadara', RR. Chennai Online(14 January 2005). Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ↑ Story not very well told, Kumar, S. R. Ashok. The Hindu(13 May 2005). Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ↑ Karka Kasadara, Mannath, Malini. Chennai Online(19 May 2005). Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ↑ Template:Cite magazine