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Dhanush Kara Tamil Movie Box Office Collection Report

Dhanush Kara Tamil Movie Box Office Collection Report

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3 min readHyderabadMay 1, 2026 09:24 AM IST Kara box office collection day 1: Dhanush’s much-awaited Tamil thriller Kara made its way to theatres on Thursday, riding on strong pre-release buzz and decent advance bookings.The slow-burn thriller format, set against the backdrop of 1991 Ramanathapuram, appeared to find its audience as the day progressed, with later shows doing considerably better than the morning slots. As per box office tracker Sacnilk, the film brought in a net of Rs 5.75 crore on its opening day. India gross for the day stood at Rs 6.64 crore, with overseas adding Rs 2.50 crore. The film opened in Tamil and Telugu. The Tamil version accounted for Rs 4.65 crore net from 2,866 shows, while Telugu contributed Rs 1.10 crore from 1,306 shows, bringing the total show count in India to 4,172. Overall Tamil occupancy for the day came in at 24.02%, with the day building steadily as it progressed. Morning shows started at 20.38%, afternoon held at 19.92%, evening stayed flat at 20.31%, before night shows jumped to 35.46%, …

Dhanush, Vignesh Raja thriller Starter kara Tamil Movie 2026 Review, Rating, Reactions Check Here

Dhanush, Vignesh Raja thriller Starter kara Tamil Movie 2026 Review, Rating, Reactions Check Here

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Kara Twitter Review: Actor Dhanush’s highly-anticipated film Karasaami (Kara) finally hit the theatres today, on April 30. The Tamil thriller, directed by Vignesh Raja, has been receiving mixed reviews from the critics. While some are praising the actor’s performance, others are terming the first half of Kara as its ‘strongest part’. Having said that, Dhanush’s performance and the film itself have received a thumbs up from fans. Right after the first few morning shows at the theatres, X (formerly Twitter) was flooded with praises. Going by social media posts, Kara has managed to impress the audience with its BGM and solid performances. The movie had faced controversy over the casting of non-Tamil actress Mamitha Baiju in a native character, causing discussions around regional representation and alleged brownfacing. The makers of the film also got stuck in a legal title dispute in the Madras High Court right before its theatrical release. ALSO READ | From being ‘laughed at’ to National Awards: Dhanush reveals the Bhagavad Gita secret behind his film journey Check out Kara X review:  …

Much like Ajith Kumar and Kamal Haasan, Kara star Dhanush rejects ‘Kalai Asuran’ title for this reason

Much like Ajith Kumar and Kamal Haasan, Kara star Dhanush rejects ‘Kalai Asuran’ title for this reason

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It’s not uncommon for superstars in the Tamil film industry to be bestowed with titles by fans or their well-wishers in the industry. But more and more actors seem to be moving away from this practice, with those like Ajith Kumar and Kamal Haasan even issuing statements saying they do not want to be called by their titles. Dhanush, who already rejected a title in 2019, rejected another one during an event for his upcoming film, Kara. Dhanush will soon star in the Tamil film Kara and he said this about titles. Dhanush rejects ‘Kalai Asuran’ title At the event, filmmaker KS Ravikumar remarked that, as he had once bestowed the title of Ulaganayagan (universal hero) on Kamal, Ishari K Ganesh of Vels Films International has bestowed the title of Kalai Asuran (powerful and skilled) on Dhanush. He said, “I gave the title to Kamal sir in my film, Ulaganayagan. Similarly, our Ishari sir gave you the title Kalai Asuran. Some people like Ajith sir or Kamal sir, they don’t want titles like that.” He …

Kara’s Mamitha Baiju reacts to backlash against Malayalam actors being cast for Tamil roles: ‘I want to work and earn that position’

Kara’s Mamitha Baiju reacts to backlash against Malayalam actors being cast for Tamil roles: ‘I want to work and earn that position’

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Mamitha Baiju is all set to star alongside Dhanush in the action thriller Kara. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the film has seemingly received backlash for casting a Malayalam actress in a Tamil role, similar to criticisms faced by other films as well. Now, responding to the backlash, Mamitha Baiju has shared her opinion on being cast in the Tamil film. Mamitha Baiju on backlash against Malayalam actors being cast for Tamil roles Speaking in a YouTube interview with Sudhir Srinivasan, Mamitha Baiju said, “When I got the opportunity, I took it. As an actor, I look toward exploring more and becoming more versatile. I am getting a chance to do that, and I am doing it. It is the maker’s choice first; they see me in a particular character. I can’t say no… I want to work and earn that position.” The actress added, “I am getting that opportunity, so it is not unfair. If I am able to look convincing in that character, that is my goal. If it is a rural character and …

Dhanush Kara Tamil Movie Box Office Collection Report

Dhanush is a man with nothing left to lose in bank heist thriller Kara, watch trailer | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadApr 20, 2026 06:29 PM IST Kara trailer: There is something about Dhanush that makes you believe him when he plays a man with nothing left to lose. The trailer for his upcoming film Kara, which dropped on Sunday, leans hard into that quality. The film is directed by Vignesh Raja, who made his debut with Por Thozhil. Kara is his second feature, and from what the trailer shows, he has taken a more ambitious swing this time around. The story is set in 1991 Ramanathapuram, during the period when the Gulf War was sending shockwaves across the global economy. Tamil Nadu, like much of India, was dealing with fuel shortages and rising prices. It is in this environment that Dhanush’s character, Karasaami, referred to simply as Kara through the film, finds himself pushed back into a life of crime. Kara is not introduced as a villain, rather a man with a past he tried to leave behind. But circumstances do not give him that luxury, and he returns to robbing banks, doing …

Dhanush’s Kara director Vignesh Raja gets backlash for justifying brownfacing Mamitha Baiju: ‘Racism in name of merit’

Dhanush’s Kara director Vignesh Raja gets backlash for justifying brownfacing Mamitha Baiju: ‘Racism in name of merit’

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If there is an issue that keeps coming to the forefront whenever a new movie is announced, it’s usually representation. For years now, Tamilians have asked filmmakers to cast regional actors in leading roles, only for the criteria to be met by actors, not actresses. Vignesh Raja is the latest filmmaker to receive flak for not just casting Malayalam actor Mamitha Baiju in Dhanush’s upcoming film Kara, but also justifying it after brownfacing her for the role. Mamitha Baiju and Dhanush play the leads in Vignesh Raja’s Kara. Vignesh Raja justifies casting Mamitha Baiju in Kara In an interview with Galatta Plus, Vignesh was asked why it’s so hard to find a Tamil girl to play the lead role. Especially when a Malayali has to be tanned to play a Tamilian. He replied that casting an actor depends on their performance and marketability. “Personally, honest-to-God, I am not focused on that thing (marketability) because for me, content is important. When it comes to performance, I am absolutely certain that I will only hire an actor …

Inside the dark world of Kara: Meet the allies and enemies surrounding Dhanush’s Karasami | Tamil News

Inside the dark world of Kara: Meet the allies and enemies surrounding Dhanush’s Karasami | Tamil News

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3 min readHyderabadMar 27, 2026 09:11 PM IST With just over a month to go before its worldwide theatrical release on April 30, 2026, the makers of Kara have been revealing the characters of the film. Now that the full lineup has been unveiled, here is a complete look at the world Dhanush and director Vignesh Raja have built. Dhanush plays Karasami, known simply as Kara, a man who finds himself being hunted after locking horns with wrong people because of his profession. Caught between sin and virtue, he must protect his family against all odds, taking on a one-man battle before he loses everything he holds dear. The film’s poster carries a single line that sets the tone cleanly: “Sometimes, staying dangerous is the only way to stay alive.” Prithvi Pandiarajan plays Murugesan, the character whose look was revealed last in the campaign. Jayaram plays Muthu Selvan, with the makers teasing his introduction with the line “And at this stop, Muthu Selvan joins the ride.” Veteran director and actor KS Ravikumar plays Kandhasaami, a …