Kathakali
2016, Tamil. Directed by Pandiraj.
Returning from the states to marry his girlfriend, a common man is blamed for the murder of a local don due to their enmity in the past. He is caught in a web of conspiracies as he struggles to prove his innocence and the don's in-laws order their henchmen to take him down.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- U
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- PandirajDirector
- Vishal KrishnaAmudhavel Rajarathnam
- Catherine TresaMeenu Kutty
- PawanSambantham
- Sreejith RaviCuddalore Inspector Saravana Vadivel
- KarunasKarpooram
- Mime GopiGnanavel Rajarathnam
- Poster NandakumarEx-MLA
- Madhusudhan RaoThamba
- Imman AnnachiAmudhavel's Uncle
- JayaprakashTextile Mill Owner
- Aathma PatrickCast
- ThangapandiyanAmudhavel's Father
Details
- Released
- 14 January 2016
- Original title
- கதகளி
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Pandiraj
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How long is Kathakali?
Kathakali runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does Kathakali have a post-credits scene?
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Kathakali parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Kathakali is rated U in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Kathakali on?
Kathakali is streaming on Zee5 and Sun Nxt in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kathakali?
If you liked Kathakali, try Hostile Takeover, The Glass Key, Time Without Pity.
Who directed Kathakali?
Kathakali (2016) was directed by Pandiraj and stars Vishal Krishna, Catherine Tresa, Pawan.