Movie

Kasi

2001 · 160 min

A heavy, sorrowful drama that immerses you in a blind singer's struggles and the cruelty of those who exploit him, building to a tense, cathartic climax.

Directed by: Vinayan
Genres: Drama
Starring: Vikram, Kaveri, Kavya Madhavan

Overview: Life of a blind person and his sufferings because of cruel people who exploit his weakness. The remake of the director's 1999 Malayalam film Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, grief, class, power
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Directed by: Vinayan
Genres: Drama
Starring: Vikram, Kaveri, Kavya Madhavan

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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
grief
class
power
justice
Places: countryside
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild