Kanithan
2016, Tamil. Directed by T. N. Santhosh.
A reporter who gets arrested realises that he is a victim of a fake degree certificate racket, and decides to track down the person responsible for misusing his identity.
- Runtime
- 2h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- UA
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Cast & crew
- T. N. SanthoshDirector
- Atharvaa MuraliGowtham Ramalingam
- Catherine TresaAnu
- KarunakaranBalaji
- Tarun AroraThura Sarkar
- K. BhagyarajGowtham's Neighbour
- Aadukalam NarenRamalingam
- Aadhira PandilakshmiCast
- Y. G. MahendranCEO Chandrasekaran
- ManobalaMadhan
- Anil MuraliInspector Jerald
- Sunder RamuSenthil
- Kumki AshwinThirupathi
Details
- Released
- 25 February 2016
- Original title
- கணிதன்
- Country
- India
- Written by
- T. N. Santhosh
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Kanithan: quick answers
Is Kanithan worth watching?
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How long is Kanithan?
Kanithan runs 145 minutes (2h 25m).
Does Kanithan have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Kanithan. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Kanithan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Kanithan is rated UA in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Kanithan on?
Kanithan isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kanithan?
If you liked Kanithan, try Hellfighters, Gladiator Underground, Furious 7.
Who directed Kanithan?
Kanithan (2016) was directed by T. N. Santhosh and stars Atharvaa Murali, Catherine Tresa, Karunakaran.