Kaithi
Dilli, a convicted criminal, is out on parole to meet his daughter. However, a drug bust sets him off on a mission to save the life of police officers.
Directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj · Action · Thriller · Crime · 147 min · 2019
Trailer
Director
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Studio
Dream Warrior Pictures / Vivekananda Pictures
Release
2019-10-25
Runtime
147 min
Genres
Action, Thriller, Crime
Full Plot
A police officer, Inspector Bejoy, leads a team in intercepting a van carrying large quantities of cocaine. However, the operation puts him at odds with Adaikalam, a notorious drug lord, who seeks revenge against those involved. As Bejoy tries to protect his officers and prevent public panic, he must also navigate a complex web of corruption and gang violence. The situation escalates into a tense showdown between Bejoy's team and Adaikalam's men.
Cast & Characters
Adaikalam
Harish Uthaman
Napoleon
George Mariyan
Kamatchi
KPY Dheena
Amudha, Dilli's daughter
Baby Monica
Ram
Amjath
Paalpaandi, a corrupt cop
Arun Alexander
Ajay
Vatsan Chakravarthi
a college student
Udayaraj
Ashok, a college student
Kishore Rajkumar
Thamizh, a college student
Deepthi
K. Venkat
Krishnamoorthi
Did You Know?
Kaithi is part of TMDb's "Lokesh Cinematic Universe (LCU)."
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Lokesh Kanagaraj has directed 6 films in our catalog, including Vikram, Master.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Karthi appears in 27 films in our catalog, including Kaashmora, Siruthai.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Did You Know the film's script was initially written with Mansoor Ali Khan in mind for playing the lead actor, but the stature of the character grew bigger and demanded a popular actor.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
The entire movie takes place in a single night, except for the final scene, which was a deliberate choice by director Lokesh Kanagaraj.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Karthi played the role of Dilli, an ex-convict, whose character was "physically and emotionally demanding" according to the actor.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-09-06
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Kaithi holds 7.6/10 on TMDb (154 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.
Ratings as of August 12, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (7.6/10 on TMDb (154 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kaithi's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Kaithi holds a 100% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Kaithi's IMDb rating?+
Kaithi has a 8.4/10 rating on IMDb from 44,828 votes.
Is Kaithi good? What are critics saying?+
Kaithi holds 7.6/10 on TMDb (154 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Kaithi?+
Kaithi has a runtime of 147 min.
Who directed Kaithi?+
Kaithi was directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj.
Where can I watch Kaithi?+
Kaithi is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, JioHotstar, aha, VI movies and tv.
