Kaithi (2019 film)
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Kaithi (transl. Prisoner) is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj. Produced by Dream Warrior Pictures and Vivekananda Pictures, it is the first instalment in the Lokesh Cinematic Universe. The film stars Karthi in the titular role, alongside Narain, Arjun Das, Harish Uthaman, George Maryan and Dheena. In the film, taking place mainly within one night, a recently released prisoner drives poisoned policemen to a hospital while evading criminals, in exchange for meeting his daughter. Lokesh initially worked on two scripts after the success of Maanagaram, which he scrapped working on due to issues regarding the extensive research and casting process, until he came across a news article about an ex-prisoner's life. He initially wanted Mansoor Ali Khan to play the lead role, but during the writing process, Karthi was asked to play the lead with the scale of the budget being increased further. Principal photography began in December 2018 and was completed by August 2019. The film was largely shot at night. It is a songless film with a score composed by Sam C. S. The cinematography and editing were handled by Sathyan Sooryan and Philomin Raj respectively. Kaithi was released on October 25, 2019, ahead of the Diwali festival. The film received positive reviews from critics and became a box-office success, grossing ₹105 crore worldwide, making it one of the highest-grossing Tamil films of 2019. It was further selected for official screening at the International Indian Film Festival Toronto (IIFFT) in August 2020 and won two Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards, three Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards, South Indian International Movie Awards, and four Zee Cine Awards respectively. Kaithi is the first installment of the Lokesh Cinematic Universe, which is followed up in Vikram, with Narain reprising his role as Bejoy while George Maryan reprises his role as Napoleon in Leo. A sequel titled Kaithi 2 is in development.
Infobox
Directed by
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Screenplay by
Pon ParthibanLokesh Kanagaraj
Story by
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Produced by
S. R. PrakashbabuS. R. PrabhuThiruppur Vivek
Starring
KarthiNarainArjun Das
Cinematography
Sathyan Sooryan
Edited by
Philomin Raj
Music by
Sam C. S.
Productioncompanies
Dream Warrior PicturesVivekananda Pictures
Distributed by
Dream Warrior Pictures
Release date
mw- 25 October 2019 (2019-10-25)
Running time
146 minutes
Country
India
Language
Tamil
Budget
₹25 crore
Box office
est. ₹105 crore
Tables
· Accolades
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
Award
Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards
Date of ceremony
11 January 2020
Category
Best Supporting Actor – Male
Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
George Maryan
Result
Won
Best Stunt Director
Best Stunt Director
Award
Best Stunt Director
Date of ceremony
Anbariv
Category
Won
Critics' Choice Film Awards
Critics' Choice Film Awards
Award
Critics' Choice Film Awards
Date of ceremony
14 March 2020
Category
Best Actor – Male
Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
Karthi
Result
Nominated
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards
Award
Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards
Date of ceremony
15 January 2020
Category
Best Actor
Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
Karthi
Result
Won
Best Villain
Best Villain
Award
Best Villain
Date of ceremony
Arjun Das
Category
Won
Best Editor
Best Editor
Award
Best Editor
Date of ceremony
Philomin Raj
Category
Won
South Indian International Movie Awards
South Indian International Movie Awards
Award
South Indian International Movie Awards
Date of ceremony
18 September 2021
Category
Best Film – Tamil
Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
Dream Warrior Pictures
Result
Won
Best Director – Tamil
Best Director – Tamil
Award
Best Director – Tamil
Date of ceremony
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Category
Nominated
Best Actor – Tamil
Best Actor – Tamil
Award
Best Actor – Tamil
Date of ceremony
Karthi
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
Award
Best Supporting Actor – Tamil
Date of ceremony
George Maryan
Category
Won
Narain
Narain
Award
Narain
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Best Actor in a Negative Role – Tamil
Best Actor in a Negative Role – Tamil
Award
Best Actor in a Negative Role – Tamil
Date of ceremony
Arjun Das
Category
Won
Best Actor in a Comedian – Tamil
Best Actor in a Comedian – Tamil
Award
Best Actor in a Comedian – Tamil
Date of ceremony
Dheena
Category
Nominated
Best Cinematographer – Tamil
Best Cinematographer – Tamil
Award
Best Cinematographer – Tamil
Date of ceremony
Sathyan Sooryan
Category
Nominated
Zee Cine Awards Tamil
Zee Cine Awards Tamil
Award
Zee Cine Awards Tamil
Date of ceremony
4 January 2020
Category
Favourite Director
Recipient(s) and nominee(s)
Lokesh Kanagaraj
Result
Won
Best Stunt Director
Best Stunt Director
Award
Best Stunt Director
Date of ceremony
Anbariv
Category
Won
Best Villain
Best Villain
Award
Best Villain
Date of ceremony
Arjun Das
Category
Won
Best Supporting Actor – Male
Best Supporting Actor – Male
Award
Best Supporting Actor – Male
Date of ceremony
George Maryan
Category
Won
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
| Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards | 11 January 2020 | Best Supporting Actor – Male | George Maryan | Won | |
| Best Stunt Director | Anbariv | Won | |||
| Critics' Choice Film Awards | 14 March 2020 | Best Actor – Male | Karthi | Nominated | |
| Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards | 15 January 2020 | Best Actor | Karthi | Won | |
| Best Villain | Arjun Das | Won | |||
| Best Editor | Philomin Raj | Won | |||
| South Indian International Movie Awards | 18 September 2021 | Best Film – Tamil | Dream Warrior Pictures | Won | |
| Best Director – Tamil | Lokesh Kanagaraj | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor – Tamil | Karthi | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actor – Tamil | George Maryan | Won | |||
| Narain | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor in a Negative Role – Tamil | Arjun Das | Won | |||
| Best Actor in a Comedian – Tamil | Dheena | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematographer – Tamil | Sathyan Sooryan | Nominated | |||
| Zee Cine Awards Tamil | 4 January 2020 | Favourite Director | Lokesh Kanagaraj | Won | |
| Best Stunt Director | Anbariv | Won | |||
| Best Villain | Arjun Das | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Actor – Male | George Maryan | Won |
References
- Awards, festivals and organisations are in Alphabetical order.
- Date is linked to the article about the awards held that year, wherever possible.
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