Kaari (transl. Effective) is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language sports action drama film written and directed by Hemanth, in his directorial debut, and produced by S. Lakshman Kumar under the banner of Prince Pictures.[1] The film stars M. Sasikumar, Parvathy Arun, J. D. Chakravarthy and Balaji Sakthivel, with Aadukalam Naren, Ammu Abhirami, Redin Kingsley and Nagineedu in supporting roles.[2] The music was composed by D. Imman, and cinematography and editing handled by Ganesh Chandhrra and T. Shivanandeeswaran, respectively.
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| Directed by | Hemanth |
| Written by | Hemanth |
| Produced by | S. Lakshman Kumar |
| Starring | M. Sasikumar Parvathy Arun J. D. Chakravarthy Balaji Sakthivel |
| Cinematography | Ganesh Chandhrra |
| Edited by | T. Shivanandeeswaran |
| Music by | D. Imman |
Production company | Prince Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 142 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
This is the eighth collaboration of Sasikumar and Namo Naryana after Naadodigal, Poraali, Kutti Puli, Asuravadham, Naadodigal 2, Udanpirappe, MGR Magan and Raajavamsam and Sasikumar's first collaboration with Hemanth. The film were predominantly shot in Chennai and Ramanathapuram.
The film was released in theatres on 25 November 2022[3] and received positive reviews.
Plot
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A champion race jockey, a multi millionaire, and a simple village girl, these three characters and the rustic villagers of Kariyoor are so apart and distant that they don’t know each other until one day their lives change when fate brings them on a direct collision course. The ensuing screenplay is a race of action, stunts, and events that roller coaster though high emotion, pain, love, betrayal and sacrifice.
Cast
edit- M. Sasikumar as Sethu
- Parvathy Arun as Meena
- J. D. Chakravarthy as SKR[4]
- Balaji Sakthivel as Meena's father
- Aadukalam Naren as Vellasaamy, Sethu's father
- Ammu Abhirami as Sethu's friend
- Redin Kingsley as Sethu's friend
- Nagineedu as Duraipandi
- Ramkumar Ganesan as Sethu's coach
- Samyuktha Menon as SKR's wife
- Prem as Sethu's friend
- Namo Narayana as MLA
- Arunmozhithevan as village villain in Jallikattu
Production
editThe film was tentatively titled as Sasikumar22. On 29 March 2022, the film's official title was unveiled as Kaari.[5] Sasikumar, will be playing the role of champion race jockey in this film.[6] Actress Parvathy Arun was chosen as the female lead in this film marking her first collaboration with Sasikumar.[7]
Music
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| Released | 2022 | |||
| Recorded | 2022 | |||
| Studio | D. Imman Sound Factory, Chennai | |||
| Genre | Feature film soundtrack | |||
| Language | Tamil | |||
| Label | Sony Music India | |||
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| Singles from Kaari | ||||
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D. Imman composed the soundtrack and background score of the film while collaborating with actor Sasikumar for fourth time after Vetrivel, Kennedy Club and Udanpirappe and director Hemanth for first time. The audio rights were acquired by Sony Music India. The first single "Goppamavaney" was released on 30 March 2022.[8] The second single "Saanjikkava" was released on 14 June 2022.[9] The third single "Engum Oli Pirakkumay" was released on 1 July 2022.[10]The last single "Thalaimaganey" was released on 9 December 2022 after the film's release.
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Goppamavaney" | Lalithanand | Kailash Kher, Madhu Balakrishnan | 4:42 |
| 2. | "Saanjikkava" | Lalithanand | Sid Sriram | 4:05 |
| 3. | "Engum Oli Pirakkumay" | Hemanth | Muthu Sirpi | 4:14 |
| 4. | "Thalaimaganey" | Hemanth | Swasthika Swaminathan | 2:36 |
| Total length: | 14:97 | |||
Release
editTheatrical
editThe trailer of the film was released on 17 June 2022.[11] The film was released in theatres on 25 November 2022.[12]
Home media
editThe post-theatrical streaming rights of the film was bought by ZEE5 and the satellite rights of the film was bought by Zee Tamil and Zee Thirai. It premiered on ZEE5 on December 23, 2022.[13]
Reception
editLogesh Balachandran of The Times of India rated the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Kaari is interesting and engaging in parts, but it isn't impactful enough for the audience to remember."[14] Dinamalar rated the film 2 out of 5 stars.[15] A critic for News18 wrote "On the technical front, including cinematography and music, Kaari doesn’t disappoint. Ganesh Chandra’s camerawork is brilliant in this Tamil film."[16] Navein Darshan of Cinema Express wrote "But ironically, the tasteful ingredients in Kaari don't blend well together as a wholesome dish."[17] A critic from Hindu Tamil Thisai gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "In D. Imman’s music, the songs and background score help to carry the heavy story with ease."[18] A critic for Cinema Vikatan wrote that "If only one issue had been approached with more depth and clarity of understanding, this Kaari would have been furious!"[19]
References
edit- ^ "Sasikumar's rural action entertainer titled Kaari". The Times of India. 29 March 2022. Archived from the original on 19 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ "Sasikumar's 'Kaari' trailer gets over 2 million views in a day". Daijiworld Media. 19 June 2022.
- ^ "சசிகுமாரின் மாறுபட்ட நடிப்பில் 'காரி'... ரிலீஸ் தேதி அறிவிப்பு !". TTN Cinema. 23 October 2022. Archived from the original on 23 October 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ "Sasikumar to face-off against JD Chakravarthy in Kaari". The Times of India. 1 April 2022. Archived from the original on 19 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ "Sasikumar to headline Kaari". Cinema Express. 29 March 2022. Archived from the original on 5 December 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ "Christopher Kanagaraj on Twitter: "Sasikumar plays Horse Jockey in an untitled film, directed by Hemanth. Currently shoot is in progress in Mysuru Race course". Archived from the original on 20 November 2021. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
- ^ "Kaari: Trailer Of Sasikumar's Rural Action Drama Is Here". MovieCrow. Archived from the original on 18 November 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ @SonyMusicSouth (30 March 2022). "Make way for the first single from #Kaari to be launched by VijaySethupathi at 7PM today! 🥁💥" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ @Prince_Pictures (13 June 2022). "#Saanjikkava - a cute love melody from the movie #KAARI in the voice of @sidsriram is on its way and will arrive by 2moro @ 06:00 pm" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "#EngumOliPirakkumay #KAARI's Third single drops tomorrow @ 5:30 pm Sung by MuthuChippi!". Twitter. 30 June 2022.
- ^ "Sasikumar's Kaari trailer". The Times of India. 17 June 2022. Archived from the original on 19 June 2022. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
- ^ "#kaari to hit the screens on 25th Nov 2022". Twitter. 23 October 2022. Archived from the original on 23 October 2022. Retrieved 23 October 2022.
- ^ "Sasikumar's 'Kaari' to release on December 23 in OTT". Times Of India. 23 October 2022. Archived from the original on 26 December 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "Kaari Movie Review : A decent rural action drama with some engaging moments". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 November 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ "காரி - விமர்சனம் {2/5}". Dinamalar. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ "Kaari Review: M Sasikumar Gives Power-packed Performance In This Sports Actioner". News18. 25 November 2022. Archived from the original on 25 November 2022. Retrieved 25 November 2022.
- ^ "Kaari Movie Review: Much to like in this rural actioner". Cinema Express. 25 November 2022. Archived from the original on 28 January 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "காரி: திரை விமர்சனம்". Hindu Tamil Thisai. 27 November 2022. Archived from the original on 1 December 2022. Retrieved 7 January 2024.
- ^ "காரி விமர்சனம்: ஒரு படத்துல ஓராயிரம் மெசேஜா? இந்த ஜல்லிக்கட்டு சினிமா பாய்கிறதா, பதுங்குகிறதா?". Cinema Vikatan. 26 November 2022. Archived from the original on 4 February 2023. Retrieved 7 January 2024.