What is the story behind Karnan movie?

The movie has run into its fair share of controversies. One was a claim that it is loosely based on the 1995 Kodiyankulam violence where at the behest of the upper caste village men, around 600 policemen attacked the Dalit village of Kodiyankulam in Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu.

What does the donkey represent in Karnan movie?

Later in the film, when Karnan mounts a horse (like the donkey climbed the hill) towards his destiny, you see how the ‘donkey’, a thankless beast of burden, now has the skill to commandeer a ‘superior’ animal after it’s shackles are removed.

Is Karnan movie based on Mahabharata?

He explained that “While the Karnan from Mahabharata was the one who gave away all his worldly belongings, Dhanush’s Karnan has nothing to offer in the film as he comes from a conservative background. Karnan will also be seen fighting for his rights in the movie.”

Who is the villain in Karnan movie?

Kannabhiran
While fans sympathized with the titular character, Karnan, they developed angst against the ruthless villain Kannabhiran played by Nataraja Subramani. Following the film’s release, restless fans had reached out to Natty’s personal number via calls and messages.

Who is the god in Karnan?

In the Mahabharata, the Pandavas had Lord Krishna as their guiding light. In Karnan, it is the fiery local deity Kaatu Pechi who becomes the hero’s guiding light.

Why donkey leg is tied in Karnan?

In the village of Podiyankulam, a little donkey hops on the road, its front legs tied with a rope. Nobody takes notice of it. They understand that the donkey’s legs have been tied to prevent it from running, going where its heart takes it. It’s normal to treat it that way, the people believe.

Who is the heroine in Karnan?

Rajisha VijayanDraupathi
Lakshmi Priyaa ChandramouliPadminiGouri G. KishanPoyilalJanakiKarnan’s mother
Karnan/Actresses
Malayalam actress Rajisha Vijayan made her entry into Kollywood with ‘Karnan’ opposite Dhanush. The lovely actress’s role in the film opened the gates for her in Tamil, and she is signing back-to-back Tamil movies.