India’s largest homegrown OTT platform and multilingual storyteller – ZEE5 today announced the World Digital Premiere of Tamil Action Thriller - Kaari. Produced by S. Lakshman Kumar, Kaari is written and director by Hemanth and revolves around the life of a horse jockey in Chennai and how fate brings him to a small village in Ramanad district, talks about the importance of animals and waste recycling. Kaari features M. Sasikumar, Parvathy Arun and J.D. Chakravarthy Balaji Sakthivel, Aadukalam Naren, Ammu Abhirami, Redin Kingsley, Nagineedu, Ramkumar Ganesan, Samyuktha, Prem in prominent roles.
A champion race jockey, a multi-millionaire, and a simple village girl, these three characters and the rustic villagers of Kaariyoor are miles apart until one day their lives change and destiny brings them on a direct collision course with each other. Sethu essayed by Sasikumar, is a horse jockey and has his stable in Chennai. His life takes a turn when his father - Vellasaamy (Aadukalam Narein) dies, after which his pet horse is also killed. The antagonists SKR (JD Chakravarthy), is into the meat business and the exploitation of animals. The rural action drama also discusses topics like pro-animal liberation, corporate greed, ethics of meat consumption, and other matters that have been seldom touched upon before.
Commenting on the release, Manish Kalra, Chief Business Officer, ZEE5 India says, “At ZEE5 our constant endeavour is not only offer the best-in-class entertainment and premium experience to our viewers but also cater to a variety of audiences in their local languages. After the recent success rural blockbuster movie - Yaanai, we are happy to announce our next offering Kaari. This Tamil action thriller is raw and rustic narrative that will keep the audience engaged.”
Producer - S. Lakshman Kumar adds, “A movie for audiences from all walks of life. A narrative that has racy stunts, and action sequences that roller coaster through high emotions, pain, love, betrayal, and sacrifice- Kaari has it all. With an ensemble of your favourite star cast, Kaari is packed with elements of live action Jallikattu, corporate avarice and our unabated love for animals. I am glad it’s going to stream soon on ZEE5 so a larger audience can enjoy our pride”
Watch Kaari starting December 23 exclusively on ZEE5