Kakkan is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language biographical film directed by Prabhu Manikkam and starring Joseph Baby and Kumar Manigandan in the lead roles. It is based on the life of politician P. Kakkan, and was released on 25 August 2023.[1]
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| Directed by | Prabhu Manikkam |
| Produced by | Joseph Baby |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Cast
edit- Joseph Baby
- Kumar Manigandan
Production
editIn July 2023, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin released the film's soundtrack at a ceremony, with Kakkan's daughter Kasthuri Bai and his granddaughter and IPS Rajeshwari, in attendance.[2][3]
Reception
editThe film was released on 25 August 2023 across theatres in Tamil Nadu. A critic from Vikatan praised the political aspects of the film but drew suspicion of the historical accuracy.[4]
Post-release, the Tamil Nadu government granted a tax exemption for the film.[5]
References
edit- ^ "'Kakkan' biopic to hit screens shortly". dtnext.in. 24 July 2023. Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "Stalin releases Kakkan biopic trailer, audio". The Times of India. 25 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 27 July 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "TN govt offers entertainment tax exemption for Kakkan biopic". dtnext.in. 23 August 2023. Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "கக்கன் விமர்சனம்: எளிமையான அரசியல் ஆளுமை; வாழ்க்கை வரலாறு சரியாகப் படமாக்கப்பட்டிருக்கிறதா?". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 27 August 2023. Archived from the original on 1 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "tn govt grants tax exemption for kakkan movie". The Hindu. 24 August 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 26 August 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.