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Rhythm (2000): Cast & Plot

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Rhythm is a 2000 romantic drama directed by Vasanth, starring Arjun Sarja as Karthikeyan, Ananth Narayan Mahadevan and Meena. It runs 2 hours 29 minutes.

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Rhythm (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 29m (149 min)
Director
Vasanth
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Tamil
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rhythm About?

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

Karthikeyan, a widowed photo editor living in Mumbai, faces pressure from his parents to find stability and happiness. Meanwhile, Chitra, also a widow and mother to a young son, offers a glimmer of hope, not realizing that their histories are closely connected, as they navigate the complexities of love and loss.

Rhythm Themes & Keywords

· 20 tags
  • photographer
  • mumbai india
  • reference to amitabh bachchan
  • train
  • suburb
  • bank
  • bomb squad
  • flashback
  • husband wife relationship
  • family relationships
  • police officer
  • hospital
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  • widower
  • train accident
  • widow
  • marriage
  • love
  • father son relationship
  • single mother
  • bollywood musical
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Cast & crew

Rhythm Cast & Characters

Arjun Sarja leads the cast as Karthikeyan, with Ananth Narayan Mahadevan as Temple priest in Mumbai and Meena as Chitra. Directed by Vasanth; 21 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Rhythm

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From the director

More from Vasanth

More films directed by Vasanth: Sivaranjiniyum Innum Sila Pengalum, Moondru Per Moondru Kaadhal, Satham Podathey and Yey! Nee Romba Azhaga Irukke.

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Plot

Rhythm Plot Summary

What happens in Rhythm from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Karthikeyan is a photographer-editor for The Indian Express in Mumbai, and Chitra works as a bank employee. Both live in Navi Mumbai, and their paths cross in a seemingly ordinary way that slowly reveals deeper currents in their lives.

Full summary

The whole story of Rhythm, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Rhythm?

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 Karthikeyan's profession after moving to Mumbai?

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Rhythm FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Rhythm?

Rhythm runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).

When was Rhythm released?

Rhythm was released on September 15, 2000.

Who directed Rhythm?

Rhythm was directed by Vasanth.

More films by Vasanth

Who is in the cast of Rhythm?

Rhythm stars Arjun Sarja as Karthikeyan, Ananth Narayan Mahadevan as Temple priest in Mumbai and Meena as Chitra, among 21 credited actors.

Does Rhythm have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Rhythm in?

The original language of Rhythm is Tamil.

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