Kara (UA16+)
30/Apr/2026 Action, Thriller 2hr 41min

2.75

Kara - Isn't exactly spotless!

The emotional portions of Kara are a mixed bag. For the film to have worked a whole lot better, these portions ought to have been more impactful. They only work at a surface level, and this is surprising given the good performances.(more)

Source: Bharath Vijayakumar, MovieCrow

3.50

Kara Movie Review: Dhanush anchors a confident slow-burn

Kara doesn't reinvent anything, and it doesn't pretend to. It is skillful execution and strong performances, with a touch of forgivable cliche.(more)

Source: Abhinav Subramanian, Times Of India

2.50

'Kara' movie review: A formulaic Dhanush film that fails to stick to one idea

Director Vignesh Raja's 'Kara', starring Dhanush and Mamitha Baiju, tries to be a heist film packed with emotions, but ends up being bogged down by melodrama.(more)

Source: Srinivasa Ramanujam, The Hindu

3.00

Kara Review: Dhanush's Performance Burns Bright, But The Story Flickers

Dhanush's film, directed by Vignesh Raja, doesn't realise its full potential. It rests on Dhanush's shoulders and is a compelling watch because of his brilliant performance.(more)

Source: Latha Srinivasan, NDTV Movies

3.00

Kara Review | A Potent Heist Idea That Gets Muddled by Melodrama

Karasaami is not necessarily a heroic character, and Vignesh establishes that in the opening sequence itself. The desperation and angst of that character were performed neatly by Dhanush. KS Ravikumar was impressive as the father character of Kara. Karunas gets an extensive role in the movie as Kasi...(more)

Source: Aswin Bharadwaj, Lenmenreviews

3.00

Review: Dhanush's Kara - Familiar plot, Satisfactory execution

The heist episodes are designed superbly and are sure to keep us on the edge of our seats. Especially, the interval sequence is brilliantly executed and whistle-worthy. What makes these sequences more engaging is that the film initially portrays the protagonist's failed attempts and vulnerability ra...(more)

Source: 123Telugu Team, 123telugu.com

3.50

Kara Movie Review: A neatly crafted heist drama with engaging narrative shift

Blending emotional depth with a gripping heist narrative, Kara offers strong performances, rooted storytelling, and an engaging rural thriller experience throughout.(more)

Source: onlykollywood.com, Media Review

2.00

'Kara' Review: Outdated Emotions, Weak Execution

Dhanush appears to still be operating within the same emotional space seen in Idli Kottu. The repeated focus on father sentiment, forced emotional beats, and prolonged funeral sequences feels overly familiar and, at times, exhausting.(more)

Source: GreatAndhra.Com, greatandhra.com