Karka Kasadara
| Karka Kasadaral | |
|---|---|
 DVD cover | |
| Directed by | R. V. Udayakumar |
| Written by | V. Homojo (dialogues) |
| Story by | R. V. Udayakumar |
| Produced by | Thanjai Ravi |
| Starring | Vikranth Lakshmi Rai |
| Cinematography | M. Jeevan |
| Edited by | D. S. R. Subash |
| Music by | Prayog |
Production company | Smartline Pictures |
Release date |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Karka Kasadara is 2005 Indian Tamil-language romantic action film produced and directed by R. V. Udayakumar. The film stars Vikranth and Lakshmi Rai in their debuts, along with Diya and Vadivelu in lead roles. 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. This movie is popular for Vadivelu's comedy.
Plot
[edit] | This article needs an improved plot summary. (October 2023) |
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
[edit]- Vikranth as Rahul
- Lakshmi Rai as Anjali
- Diya as Paaru
- Vadivelu as Ondippuli
- Robo Shankar as Henchman
- Madhan Bob as Settu
- Manorama
- Charuhasan
- Malaysia Zig-Zack German
Production
[edit]The film marked the acting debuts of actor Vijay's cousin Vikranth in lead role and Lakshmi Rai (now known as Raai Laxmi).[1][2]
Soundtrack
[edit]Prayog, who earlier composed for Kannada films, made his debut in Tamil with this film. All the songs were written by R. V. Udayakumar.[3]
| 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
[edit]Old Secret, a brewery brand, was involved in the film's promotion as brand ambassador.[4]
Reception
[edit]Indiaglitz wrote "Having ideas and giving shape to it are two different facets. The twists and turns make it an engrossing fare - though the shades of 'Gilli' and 'Thirupachi' cannot be discounted".[5] 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".[6] 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".[7] 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.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ "An identity, finally". The New Indian Express. 31 March 2011. Archived from the original on 19 May 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ "?Doshi?, a dream debut for Lakshmi". Hindustan Times. 27 February 2006. Archived from the original on 11 August 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ "Karka Kasadara (2005)". Raaga.com. Archived from the original on 27 February 2020. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ RR (14 January 2005). "'Old Monk' presents 'Karkaa Kasadara'". Chennai Online. Archived from the original on 15 October 2006. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ "Karka Kasadara Review". IndiaGlitz. 9 May 2005. Archived from the original on 11 October 2018. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ Kumar, S. R. Ashok (13 May 2005). "Story not very well told". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 3 September 2010. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
- ^ "Karka Kasadara". Chennai Online. 19 May 2005. Archived from the original on 15 October 2006. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ தாசன், விஷுவல் (29 May 2005). "கற்க கசடற". Kalki (in Tamil). p. 71. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
