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Karnan

2021Movie2 h 32 min

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Rotten Tomatoes–91%

A brutally violent, deeply moving drama movie about politics and society, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you · you want something quiet and calm

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Story

Karnan, an angry young man, fights for the rights of his oppressed people. Can he save them from those who wield power and weapons?

Feels like

  • Oppressed Caste
  • Social Justice Drama
  • Political Commentary
  • Violent Action
  • Historical Epic
  • Emotional Storytelling
  • Visually Striking
  • Musical Score
  • Indian Cinema

Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Mari Selvaraj
Written by
Mari Selvaraj
Produced by
S. Thanu
Music by
Santhosh Narayanan

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Facts

April 9, 2021 · 2 h 32 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
April 9, 2021
Runtime
2 h 32 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Action
Original language
Tamil
Made in
India
Available in
113 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Karnan?"

Questions about Karnan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Karnan?

Prime

In the United States, Karnan streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Karnan worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8).

Is Karnan in English?

Tamil

No, it was made in Tamil.