Kanithan
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.
Directed by T. N. Santhosh · Action · Romance · 145 min · 2016
Trailer
Director
T. N. Santhosh
Writer
T. N. Santosh
Studio
N/A
Release
2016-02-25
Runtime
145 min
Genres
Action, Romance
Cast & Characters
Gowtham Ramalingam
Atharvaa Murali
Anu
Catherine Tresa
Gowtham's neighbor
K. Bhagyaraj
Thirupathi, peon
Ashwin Raja
COE Chandrasekaran
Y. G. Mahendra
Did You Know?
Atharvaa Murali appears in 15 films in our catalog, including Paradesi, Semma Botha Aagatha.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
The project materialised in October 2013, with producer S Thanu revealing that Atharvaa and Catherine Tresa were signed on by his production house to feature in a film directed by T.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Behindwoods wrote, "What could have been an intelligent crackerjack suspense entertainer ends up being a mediocre engaging product due to a few lacklustre moments and some sluggish screenplay in the second half.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
Kanithan holds 5.8/10 on TMDb (12 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
United Kingdom
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on TMDb's aggregated score (5.8/10 on TMDb (12 votes)), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kanithan's IMDb rating?+
Kanithan has a 6.0/10 rating on IMDb from 911 votes.
Is Kanithan good? What are critics saying?+
Kanithan holds 5.8/10 on TMDb (12 votes). (OMDb had no record for this title — sourced from TMDb instead.)
How long is Kanithan?+
Kanithan has a runtime of 145 min.
Who directed Kanithan?+
Kanithan was directed by T. N. Santhosh.
Where can I watch Kanithan?+
Kanithan is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
Fan & Critic Buzz
Kanithan received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its action sequences and Atharvaa's performance, while others found it to be an uninspired thriller with a flawed screenplay. Some reviewers felt that the film had potential but was brought down by clichéd scenes and poor pacing. Overall, opinions were divided on the film's execution and impact.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
