Kaadapura Kalaikuzhu is a Tamil language film starring Munishkanth as Pavadasamy and Kaali Venkat as Thangarasu, among others. The film was released in theatres on July 7, 2023, and received a mixed response from audience and critics. The film is streaming on OTT.
Where to watch Kadapuraa Kalaikuzhu?
The film is streaming on Tentkotta. The film sheds light on the diminishing prominence of traditional folk arts and the socioeconomic hardships encountered by artists due to limited opportunities.
Plot
The film centres on Pavadasamy (Munishkanth), a benevolent leader of a folk dance troupe in rural Tamil Nadu. Despite his tough exterior, Pavadasamy harbors a kind heart and treats his troupe members as family. His dream is to acquire land to establish a school dedicated to preserving and teaching traditional folk dance forms to future generations. The narrative delves into the challenges faced by the troupe, highlighting the struggles of folk artists in contemporary society.
Cast and production of Kadapuraa Kalaikuzhu
The cast of the film includes Munishkanth as Pavadasamy, Mime Gopi as Easwaramoorthy, Kaali Venkat as Thangarasu, Hari Krishnan as Tamizh, Srilekha Rajendran, Swathi Muthu as Kalaiarasi, Anthakudi Ilayaraja, and Supergood Subramani as Pencil Meesai Perumal, among others. The film is directed and written by Raja Gurusamy. Dr Muruganandam Veeraragavan has produced the film with Murugananda and Dr.Shanmugapriya under Sakti Ciinee Production. Vinoth Gandhi has done the cinematography of the film.
