Kaithi

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Kaithi

2019

2h 25m

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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Dilli, an ex-convict, tries to meet his daughter, but faces obstacles due to a planned drug raid by Inspector Bejoy.

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M Suganth

The Times of India

10/09/2023

3.5/5

If there is a fault, it is that the film feels overlong for its genre, with a couple of action blocks getting over-indulgent. But when it is action that we have signed up for, we cannot complain much about that.

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Karthik Kumar

Hindustan Times

10/09/2023

This Karthi starrer is an action film with a soul and a purpose. While it still caters to the masses, it is nothing like a crowd-pleasing commercial film.

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Srivatsan S

The Hindu

10/09/2023

Lo and behold, this Karthi-Lokesh Kanagaraj joyride is by far the best action thriller in Tamil cinema since Theeran Adhigaram Ondru.

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Baradwaj Rangan

Film Companion

10/09/2023

There's a fantastic "mass" scene, set around a swimming pool, where the protagonist stuffs himself with biriyani — it's a stunning few minutes of a purely physical performance.

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Sreedhar Pillai

Firstpost

10/09/2023

3.5/5

Kaithi is Kamal Haasan’s Virumaandi meets Bruce Willis’s Die Hard. In fact, Lokesh has acknowledged both the films in the credits.

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Mythily Ramachandran

Gulf News (UAE)

02/19/2020

With its engrossing screenplay, and hinged around a little girl, 'Kaithi' leaves you teary eyed.

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Cinema S

@cinema_sensei 1d

Lokesh Kanagaraj crafted a tight, high-stakes action film that never slows down. Eliminating standard masala distractions lets the night-long siege unfold with pure intensity. Karthi’s performance makes every fight feel heavy, anchored by his desperate push to reach his daughter. Outside of a few CGI moments in the chaotic climax, it’s a brilliant, gripping ride.

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Sunil M

@KaalKranti Aug 14

A must-watch Tamil Police Drama Action - Drug Crime - OneMan Army - Thriller - Road Trip film.

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Arijit B

@RT35999732 May 28

Undeniably one of the hardest film I've ever seen. From the cinematography to the score, the editing, even the fighting choreography was one of the best I've seen to come out of India. This film deserves all the love in the world. Perfect

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Venkatesh K

@RT55594571 Feb 16

Good movie of LCU chapter 1 karthi and lokesh kanagaraj good songs are good I rate a 3.5/5.

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S K

@RT70334354 Sep 4

Kaithi is a masterpiece,who didn't seen you must see the movie

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Anirudh K

@RT11729572 06/18/2025

Thats Called Absolute Infinity Aura Cinema 🎥

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Synopsis

Dilli, an ex-convict, tries to meet his daughter, but faces obstacles due to a planned drug raid by Inspector Bejoy.

Director: Lokesh Kanagaraj
Producer: S.R. Prabhu, S.R. Prakashbabu
Screenwriter: Lokesh Kanagaraj
Production Co: Dream Warrior Pictures, Vivekananda Pictures
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: Tamil
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 10, 2020
Box Office (Gross USA): $358.1K
Runtime: 2h 25m

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