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Kara Twitter review: Best Dhanush film ‘in recent years’ floors viewers, internet hails Vignesh Raja's gripping thriller

  • On Friday, April 30, 2026, actor Dhanush's Tamil action drama Kara hit theatres worldwide. Directed by Vignesh Raja, the film follows professional thief Karasaami navigating a complex past.
  • Vignesh Raja's direction frames Kara as a heist film set against the 1991 Gulf War backdrop, though critics noted the narrative frequently pivots to emotional "appa amma" sentimentality involving the protagonist's family relationships.
  • Before the first screening, Kara sold over 250,000 tickets across 5,450 shows in India, with industry tracker Sacnilk reporting a worldwide advance booking gross exceeding Rs 4 crore.
  • While fans praised Dhanush's performance, Kara received mixed reviews citing a "slow-burn thriller" and pacing issues, with early trends showing a net collection of Rs 1.01 crore by Thursday afternoon.
  • The film's 161-minute runtime presents a challenge for audience engagement, as viewers remain divided over whether Karasaami's journey effectively balances the intended "cat-and-mouse game" with heavy melodramatic drama.
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123telugu.com broke the news on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
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