Kathakali (2016): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Kathakali is a 2016 mystery thriller directed by Pandiraj, starring Vishal Krishna as Amudhavel Rajarathnam, Sreejith Ravi and Catherine Tresa. It runs 2 hours 5 minutes and earned $8,361 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 5m (125 min)
- Director
- Pandiraj
- Original language
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Tamil - Studio
- Pasanga Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Kathakali About?
The premise of Kathakali without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After returning from the United States to marry his girlfriend, a man is wrongly accused of murdering a local crime boss due to a past conflict. Now entangled in a dangerous web of conspiracies, he must fight to clear his name. As he struggles to prove his innocence, the don’s family orders their assassins to hunt him down, escalating the danger and forcing him to confront a powerful enemy.
Kathakali Cast & Characters
Vishal Krishna leads the cast as Amudhavel Rajarathnam, with Sreejith Ravi as Cuddalore Inspector Saravana Vadivel and Catherine Tresa as Meenu Kutty. Directed by Pandiraj; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Pandiraj
- Vishal Krishna as Amudhavel Rajarathnam
- Sreejith Ravi as Cuddalore Inspector Saravana Vadivel
- Catherine Tresa as Meenu Kutty
- Madhusudhan Rao as Thamba
Also Starring in Kathakali
· 11 more- Mime Gopi Gnanavel Rajarathnam
- Jayaprakash Textile Mill Owner
- Karunas Karpooram
- Imman Annachi Amudhavel's Uncle
- Lakshmi Ramakrishnan Thamba's Wife
- Thangapandiyan Amudhavel's Father
- Pawan Sambantham
- Poster Nandakumar Ex-MLA
- D.R.K. Kiran Thavachelvam
- Aathma Patrick
- MV. Tamil Selvi
More from Pandiraj
More films directed by Pandiraj: Etharkkum Thunindhavan, Kadaikutty Singam, Idhu Namma Aalu and Pasanga 2.
Kathakali Plot Summary
What happens in Kathakali from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Amudhavel, Vishal Krishna, returns to Cuddalore after six years in the United States to marry his longtime girlfriend Meenu Kutty, Catherine Tresa. The wedding plans collide with a dangerous obligation: he is forced to invite Thamba, Madhusudhan Rao, a local gangster with a brutal past. Thamba’s enmity with Amudhavel began when Amudhavel’s elder brother Gnanavel, Mime Gopi, left Thamba’s fishing business to strike out on his own, a move that landed both brothers in trouble and earned Thamba’s lasting wrath. Thamba also attacked Amudhavel’s father, Rajarathinam, a blow that left him wheelchair-bound, a wound that widened the family rift and set Amudhavel on a path far from home, until the pull of family ties drew him back.
Full summary
The whole story of Kathakali, scene by scene
Kathakali Box Office
Kathakali grossed $8,361 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8.4K
- International
- $8.4K
How Well Do You Know Kathakali?
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 protagonist who returns from the United States to Cuddalore?
Kathakali Also Known As
Also known as “Khel Power Ka”.
- Also known as
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- Khel Power Ka
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Kathakali FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Kathakali, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Kathakali?
Kathakali runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
When was Kathakali released?
Kathakali was released on January 14, 2016.
Who directed Kathakali?
Kathakali was directed by Pandiraj.
More films by Pandiraj Who is in the cast of Kathakali?
Kathakali stars Vishal Krishna as Amudhavel Rajarathnam, Sreejith Ravi as Cuddalore Inspector Saravana Vadivel and Catherine Tresa as Meenu Kutty, among 15 credited actors.
How much did Kathakali make at the box office?
Kathakali grossed $8,361 worldwide.
Does Kathakali have a post-credit scene?
No. Kathakali has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Kathakali in?
The original language of Kathakali is Tamil.
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