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2016 · Tamil · 2h 05m · Action, Mystery, Thriller · CBFC U
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Filmi Score
Very good
4 reviews · provisional
71
2 exceptional2 good
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Critics call Kathakali a tightly scripted, well-paced murder mystery with strong suspense and one of Vishal's best performances, though the slow opening, flat romance and weak songs hold it back.
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Summary
Kathakali (2016, Tamil) has a Filmi Score of 71 from 4 critic reviews, is rated 7+ by Filmi (CBFC: U), and streams on Sun NXT in the US.
Returning from the states to marry his girlfriend, a common man is blamed for the murder of a local don due to their enmity in the past. He is caught in a web of conspiracies as he struggles to prove his innocence and the don's in-laws order their henchmen to take him down.
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Returning from the states to marry his girlfriend, a common man is blamed for the murder of a local don due to their enmity in the past. He is caught in a web of conspiracies as he struggles to prove his innocence and the don's in-laws order their henchmen to take him down.
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2.75/5, stated in the text — not a formal rating. Read it there →
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Where can I watch Kathakali?
Kathakali is streaming on OTT: ZEE5 (India) and Sun NXT (India, the US, the UK and Canada). Availability comes from JustWatch and is checked every Friday.
What did critics say about Kathakali?
Kathakali has a Filmi Score of 71 (Very good), the mean of 4 readings of critic reviews, one per review. The score is provisional until at least five reviews are read. Readings run from 60 (123telugu) to 82 (Sify). Every review and how it was scored is listed below.
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