Kanithan
Kanithan

Movie spotlight

Kanithan

2016
Movie
145 min
Tamil

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.

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IMDb7.0/10
Google Users89%
Director: T. N. SanthoshGenres: Action, Thriller, Drama

Plot Summary

A young man who is falsely implicated in a crime finds himself in a desperate race against time to prove his innocence. He must navigate a corrupt system and uncover the truth before he is permanently branded a criminal. The film explores themes of identity, justice, and the struggle against powerful adversaries.

Critical Reception

Kanithan received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its engaging screenplay, Atharvaa's performance, and the film's technical aspects. While some found certain plot points predictable, the thriller elements and the social message resonated well with audiences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its gripping narrative and suspenseful moments.

  • Atharvaa's strong performance was a highlight.

  • The film effectively blends action with a relevant social message.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlighted the film's engaging plot and the lead actor's compelling portrayal. Many appreciated the thriller aspects and the film's overall execution, finding it a satisfying watch.

Fun Fact

The film's plot was inspired by a real-life incident of a man being wrongly accused and the challenges he faced in clearing his name.

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timesofindia

timesofindia

N Santhosh, the director of Kanithan is a former assistant of AR Murugadoss, so it is not surprising that the film bears resemblances to his guru's films. The framework of the plot — the hero trying to discover the villain's identity even a...