Kasi (2001): Cast & Plot
Kasi is a 2001 drama directed by Vinayan, starring Vikram as Kasi, Thalaivasal Vijay and Vinu Chakravarthy. It runs 2 hours 40 minutes.
Tamil What Is Kasi About?
The premise of Kasi without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
The film follows Kasi, a blind man whose daily life is marked by hardship and the predatory behavior of those who take advantage of his disability. It is a Tamil remake of the director’s own 1999 Malayalam drama Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum, retaining the original’s social commentary.
Kasi Cast & Characters
Vikram leads the cast as Kasi, with Thalaivasal Vijay as Sevvalai and Vinu Chakravarthy as Valaiyapathy. Directed by Vinayan; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Vinayan
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Vikram as Kasi - Thalaivasal Vijay as Sevvalai
- Vinu Chakravarthy as Valaiyapathy
- Kavya Madhavan as Lakshmi
Also Starring in Kasi
· 7 more- Rajeev Raghupathy
- Kaveri Kaveri
- Aishwarya Bhaskar Radhika
- Manivannan Irulaandi
- Charle Sodala
- Vadivukarasi Muniyamma
- Vagai Chandrasekar
More from Vinayan
More films directed by Vinayan: Pathonpatham Noottandu, Aakashaganga 2, Chalakkudikkaran Changathi and Little Superman.
Kasi Plot Summary
What happens in Kasi 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
Kasi is a blind poet and gifted singer who supports his family through the songs that fill their modest home in a rural village in the Tanjore district. He shares his life with an older brother Sevvalai, a man who struggles with drinking; a father Valaiyapathy whose abuse and frailty weigh on everyone; and a younger sister Lakshmi. The family’s daily rhythm blends warmth and hardship, with Kasi’s art offering both solace and a fragile livelihood as they navigate poverty together.
Full summary
The whole story of Kasi, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Kasi?
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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Kasi FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Kasi, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kasi?
Kasi runs 2 hours 40 minutes (160 minutes).
When was Kasi released?
Kasi was released on November 14, 2001.
Who directed Kasi?
Kasi was directed by Vinayan.
More films by Vinayan Who is in the cast of Kasi?
Kasi stars Vikram as Kasi, Thalaivasal Vijay as Sevvalai and Vinu Chakravarthy as Valaiyapathy, among 11 credited actors.
Does Kasi have a post-credit scene?
No. Kasi has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kasi in?
The original language of Kasi is Tamil.
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