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Karmayodha (2012): Cast & Plot

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Karmayodha is a 2012 crime thriller directed by Major Ravi, starring Mohanlal as Madhava Menon/Mad Maddy, Murali Sharma and Malavika Nair. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.

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Karmayodha (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 3m (123 min)
Director
Major Ravi
Genres
Crime , Action , Thriller
Original language
Malayalam
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The story

What Is Karmayodha About?

The premise of Karmayodha without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

This investigative thriller stars Mohanlal as an encounter specialist who confronts a dangerous human trafficking network. The story follows his efforts to rescue his daughter from the traffickers, highlighting the perils faced by victims and the relentless pursuit of justice. Expect a gripping narrative filled with suspense and action.

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Cast & crew

Karmayodha Cast & Characters

Mohanlal leads the cast as Madhava Menon/Mad Maddy, with Murali Sharma as Khais Khanna and Malavika Nair as Diya. Directed by Major Ravi; 18 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Major Ravi

More films directed by Major Ravi: 1971: Beyond Borders, Picket 43 and Keerthi Chakra.

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Plot

Karmayodha Plot Summary

What happens in Karmayodha from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Mohanlal as Madhava Menon, also known as Mad Maddy, is a ruthless and psychotic cop with the Mumbai Police, an encounter specialist who makes on-the-spot decisions rather than waiting for orders from above.

His current case centers on the disappearance of a teenage Mumbai schoolgirl, and a tip steers him toward Kerala, where authorities believe the girl could have been taken. The mystery deepens as another girl is kidnapped in Kerala, suggesting a broader pattern and hinting that multiple victims may be connected to the same network.

Full summary

The whole story of Karmayodha, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know Karmayodha?

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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What is Madhava Menon's nickname?

Details

Karmayodha Also Known As

Also known as “Karma Yodha”.

Also known as
  • Karma Yodha

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FAQ

Karmayodha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Karmayodha, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Karmayodha?

Karmayodha runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

When was Karmayodha released?

Karmayodha was released on December 20, 2012.

Who directed Karmayodha?

Karmayodha was directed by Major Ravi.

More films by Major Ravi

Who is in the cast of Karmayodha?

Karmayodha stars Mohanlal as Madhava Menon/Mad Maddy, Murali Sharma as Khais Khanna and Malavika Nair as Diya, among 18 credited actors.

Does Karmayodha have a post-credit scene?

No. Karmayodha has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Karmayodha in?

The original language of Karmayodha is Malayalam.

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