
Karu
2018, Malayalam. Directed by Vinesh Viswanath.
Family. Obsession. Sin.
A selfish man, unable to father a child due to his own infertility, devises a disturbing plan — to convince his sister to conceive his child through surrogate motherhood. As his obsession with legacy and control deepens, he crosses moral boundaries, manipulating those closest to him in his desperate pursuit of bloodline and identity.
- Runtime
- 0h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Malayalam
- Rated
- UA
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- Released
- 23 November 2018
- Written by
- Vinesh Viswanath
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Karu runs 5 minutes (0h 5m).
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Karu is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Karu isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 November 2018. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Karu?
If you liked Karu, try The Girl in the Book, What Maisie Knew, A Question of Faith.
Who directed Karu?
Karu (2018) was directed by Vinesh Viswanath and stars Kannan Nayar, Jenny Pallath.