Kamaraj (2004): Cast & Plot
Kamaraj is a 2004 drama directed by A.J. Balakrishnan, starring Richard Madhuram as K. Kamaraj, Vijayakumar and Samuthirakani. It runs 2 hours 1 minute.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 1m (121 min)
- Director
- A.J. Balakrishnan
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Tamil - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kamaraj About?
The premise of Kamaraj without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A film about the political kingmaker, offering a biographical portrait of K. Kamaraj, who served as Chief Minister of the former Madras State and as secretary of the All‑India Congress Committee, becoming a respected national figure. It chronicles his early life through his political rise and concludes with his funeral procession.
Kamaraj Cast & Characters
Richard Madhuram leads the cast as K. Kamaraj, with Vijayakumar as Periyar E. V. Ramasamy and Samuthirakani. Directed by A.J. Balakrishnan; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director A.J. Balakrishnan
- Richard Madhuram as K. Kamaraj
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Vijayakumar as Periyar E. V. Ramasamy -
Samuthirakani - Sampath Raj
Also Starring in Kamaraj
· 6 moreKamaraj Plot Summary
What happens in Kamaraj from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Phase I — Pre-Independence
K. Kamaraj, Richard Madhuram, is introduced as a boy whose world is shaped by village life, the era’s social currents, and an emerging sense of public duty. The narrative traces his growing political awareness under the influence of a mentor and the rough-and-tumble of a country inching toward independence. It also hints at the personal costs of this path, including his prison life, which would become a defining thread in his early years and foreshadow the discipline and resilience he would carry into later leadership.
Phase II — Rise to Chief Minister
Full summary
The whole story of Kamaraj, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Kamaraj?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who portrays K. Kamaraj in this 2004 film?
Kamaraj Also Known As
Also known as “Kaamaraj”.
- Also known as
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- Kaamaraj
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Kamaraj FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kamaraj, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kamaraj?
Kamaraj runs 2 hours 1 minute (121 minutes).
When was Kamaraj released?
Kamaraj was released on February 13, 2004.
Who directed Kamaraj?
Kamaraj was directed by A.J. Balakrishnan.
Who is in the cast of Kamaraj?
Kamaraj stars Richard Madhuram as K. Kamaraj, Vijayakumar as Periyar E. V. Ramasamy and Samuthirakani, among 10 credited actors.
Does Kamaraj have a post-credit scene?
No. Kamaraj has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kamaraj in?
The original language of Kamaraj is Tamil.
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