Kanithan (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Kanithan is a 2016 romantic action film directed by T. N. Santhosh, starring Aadukalam Naren as Ramalingam, Atharvaa Murali and Raveena Ravi. It runs 2 hours 25 minutes and earned $8,782 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 25m (145 min)
- Director
- T. N. Santhosh
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- V Creations
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kanithan About?
The premise of Kanithan without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A reporter who gets arrested realises that he is a victim of a fake degree certificate racket, and decides to track down the person responsible for misusing his identity.
Kanithan Cast & Characters
Aadukalam Naren leads the cast as Ramalingam, with Atharvaa Murali as Gowtham Ramalingam and Raveena Ravi as Anu (Voice). Directed by T. N. Santhosh; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director T. N. Santhosh
- Aadukalam Naren as Ramalingam
- Atharvaa Murali as Gowtham Ramalingam
- Raveena Ravi as Anu (Voice)
- Catherine Tresa as Anu
Also Starring in Kanithan
· 10 more- Karunakaran Balaji
- Sunder Ramu Senthil
- Tarun Arora Thura Sarkar
- Manobala Madhan
- Anil Murali Inspector Jerald
- Y. G. Mahendran
- Kumki Ashwin Thirupathi
- K. Bhagyaraj
- Thangapandiyan
- Aadhira Pandilakshmi
Kanithan Plot Summary
What happens in Kanithan from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Gowtham Ramalingam [Atharvaa Murali] is an exceptionally bright TV journalist working at a small channel, and his family has long been intertwined with the world of media—from a Doordarshan news presenter father to a grandfather who once read the news on All India Radio. Despite having an engineering degree and strong academic credentials, he passionately pursues frontline reporting and secretly yearns to join the BBC. During a routine report, he crosses paths with Anu, Catherine Tresa, a colleague who shares his ambition and interest, and a genuine spark begins to grow between them as they navigate the pressures of the newsroom.
Full summary
The whole story of Kanithan, scene by scene
Kanithan Box Office
Kanithan grossed $8,782 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8.8K
- International
- $8.8K
How Well Do You Know Kanithan?
9 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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What is the profession of the main character, Gowtham, at the start of the film?
Kanithan Also Known As
Also known as “Kanidhan”.
- Also known as
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- Kanidhan
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Kanithan FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Kanithan, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kanithan?
Kanithan runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
When was Kanithan released?
Kanithan was released on February 25, 2016.
Who directed Kanithan?
Kanithan was directed by T. N. Santhosh.
More films by T. N. Santhosh Who is in the cast of Kanithan?
Kanithan stars Aadukalam Naren as Ramalingam, Atharvaa Murali as Gowtham Ramalingam and Raveena Ravi as Anu (Voice), among 14 credited actors.
How much did Kanithan make at the box office?
Kanithan grossed $8,782 worldwide.
Does Kanithan have a post-credit scene?
No. Kanithan has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kanithan in?
The original language of Kanithan is Tamil.
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