Kara poster

Kara

In 1991 Ramanathapuram during the Gulf War, Karasamy faces his abandoned past while protecting those who depend on him. An action thriller about a man torn between sin and virtue, fighting to save his family against all odds.

Directed by Vignesh Raja · Crime · Drama · Thriller · 2026

Trailer

Director

Vignesh Raja

Writer

Alfred Prakash, Vignesh Raja

Studio

Vels Film International / Think Studios

Release

2026

Genres

Crime, Drama, Thriller, Action

Cast & Characters

Mamitha Baiju

Lead

Mamitha Baiju

Jayaram

Supporting

Jayaram
Karunas

Supporting

Karunas
K

Kandhasaami

K. S. Ravikumar
aa

an ageing villager

M. S. Bhaskar
M

Murugesan

Prithvi Rajan

D

Dhanam

Sreeja Ravi

SR

S. Rathinasaamy

Aadukalam Naren
CN

Commissioner N. Azhagar Nambi

Vela Ramamoorthy
at

a thief hired by Muthu Selvan

Abu Salim

h

himself

P. L. Thenappan

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Did You Know?

Dhanush appears in 44 films in our catalog, including Maryan, 3.

Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02

After the success of his directorial debut Por Thozhil in 2023, it was reported that director Vignesh Raja had met actor Dhanush and narrated a one-liner, which impressed the actor.

Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03

Principal photography began on 10 July 2025 after the inaugural puja ceremony.

Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03

Critical Assessment

Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)

Action
3.7/5
Comedy
2.2/5
Romance
2.6/5
Storyline
4.1/5
Performance
4.3/5

Kara does not yet have enough aggregated ratings data to summarize.

Not enough independent critic/audience score breakdown available.

Ratings as of July 30, 2026

Where to Watch

United States

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United Kingdom

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India

Stream
Netflix

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Kara was directed by Vignesh Raja.

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Fan & Critic Buzz

Critic Reception — summarized from Wikipedia

The movie "Kara" received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its skillful execution and strong performances, while others found it predictable and lacking in originality. Some reviewers noted that the film's last act fell short of expectations, while others appreciated the father-son sentiment and rural heist backdrop. Overall, opinions on the film's strengths and weaknesses were divided among critics.

Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)

From the trailer's comments

  • Blessed to be a part of this film ❤

    @MamithaOfficial7973 · 3593 likes
  • I worked as Assistant Director of this Film. I would like to thank dhanush sir giving me opportunity to work in this film soon I will be directing sir next film

    @Pyramid007 · 2055 likes
  • DHANUSH Sir Fan's Army Waiting 💥💯

    @rowdyraazputofficial · 213 likes
  • Blessed to be a part of this film ❤ ... As a audience

    @mdrtv5407 · 24 likes
  • 2:29 this peak 👀

    @chandru00666 · 948 likes
  • Acting✅🥵 Script✅🥵 Characters✅🥵 Music✅🥵 Mass✅🥵 Emotion✅🥵 A Full Entertainment Cinema 🎥🎥!!!!

    @thirumurthyk5129 · 481 likes
  • Og D is back 😎🔥

    @timepass-t5g3t · 564 likes
  • 2 geniuses dhanush and suraaj venjaaramood national award winner actors❤❤❤

    @Divz704 · 22 likes
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