Karungaapiyam (2023): Cast & Plot
Karungaapiyam is a 2023 mystery thriller directed by Deekay, starring Kajal Agarwal as Karthika, Regina Cassandra and Sherlin Seth. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 14m (134 min)
- Director
- Deekay
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Pave Entertainments
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Karungaapiyam About?
The premise of Karungaapiyam without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
During the COVID lockdown, Umayal Karthika seeks solace by taking refuge in a neglected, century‑old library. Hoping to distract herself and mend a broken heart, she thumbles upon the mysterious volume titled *Karungaapiyam*. As she reads each chapter, the narratives awaken within her imagination, bringing the stories to vivid life.
Karungaapiyam Cast & Characters
Kajal Agarwal leads the cast as Karthika, with Regina Cassandra as Umayal Karthika and Sherlin Seth as Priya. Directed by Deekay; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Deekay
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Kajal Agarwal as Karthika - Regina Cassandra as Umayal Karthika
- Sherlin Seth as Priya
- V.J. Ashiq as Anand
Also Starring in Karungaapiyam
· 20 more- Yogi Babu Pacha Satta Naaran
- John Vijay Kasi Annachi
- Karunakaran Pastor David
- Kalaiyarasan Shakthi
- Stunt Silva House Owner
- Shah Ra Jacob
- Lollu Sabha Manohar Sidharth Abhimanyu
- Janani Iyer Kajal
- Pugazh Tea Vendor
- Raiza Wilson Meera
- Mohan Vaidya Neighbor Uncle
- TSK Saravanan
- Aadhav Kannadasan Arunachalam
- Noyrika Bhatheja Alien Mother Sarakkalaya
- Abhishek Raaja It is Prasanna
- VJ Parvathy Singer Shruthi
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- Kutty Gopi Paambu/Swiggy Guy
- Don Ashok Servant Paandi
- Haripriya Paniker Malar
- Aditi Ravindranath
More from Deekay
More films directed by Deekay: Kaatteri, Kavalai Vendam and Yaamirukka Bayamey.
Karungaapiyam Plot Summary
What happens in Karungaapiyam from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Umayal, tired of being confined at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, decides to take her friend Priya’s suggestion and visit her brother Anand’s newly opened library, where she immerses herself in her passion for reading. During her visit, she discovers an ancient book titled Karungaapiyam, which is filled with a collection of short stories containing supernatural themes. Despite the book’s appearance, suggesting it is quite old and possibly written many decades ago, most of the stories are set in the present day and involve realistic elements, leaving Umayal intrigued and somewhat mystified about the author’s ability to foresee the future. When she notices that the author’s name isn’t listed, she calls Priya to check the library’s catalog, eager to learn more about the mysterious author and continuing her reading journey.
Full summary
The whole story of Karungaapiyam, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Karungaapiyam?
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 the name of the ancient book Umayaal finds in the library?
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Karungaapiyam FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Karungaapiyam, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Karungaapiyam?
Karungaapiyam runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
When was Karungaapiyam released?
Karungaapiyam was released on May 19, 2023.
Who directed Karungaapiyam?
Karungaapiyam was directed by Deekay.
More films by Deekay Who is in the cast of Karungaapiyam?
Karungaapiyam stars Kajal Agarwal as Karthika, Regina Cassandra as Umayal Karthika and Sherlin Seth as Priya, among 24 credited actors.
Does Karungaapiyam have a post-credit scene?
No. Karungaapiyam has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Karungaapiyam in?
The original language of Karungaapiyam is Tamil.
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