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Kaashmora

Kaashmora (2016) is an Indian Tamil-language horror masala film written and directed by Gokul. The film stars Karthi in dual roles as both the protagonist and antagonist, alongside Nayanthara and Sri Divya.

The music was composed by Santhosh Narayanan, with cinematography by Om Prakash and editing by V. J. Sabu Joseph. The film was released worldwide on 28 October 2016 during the Diwali festival.

Kaashmora

Category	Details
Directed by	Gokul
Written by	Yashwant Mahilwar
Dialogue by	John Mahendran, R. Murugesan
Screenplay	Gokul
Story	Gokul
Produced by	S. R. Prakashbabu, S. R. Prabhu
Starring	Karthi, Nayanthara, Sri Divya
Cinematography	Om Prakash
Edited by	V. J. Sabu Joseph
Music by	Santhosh Narayanan
Production Company	Dream Warrior Pictures
Distributed by	Sri Thenandal Films
Release Date	28 October 2016
Running Time	164 minutes
Country	India
Language	Tamil
Budget	₹60 Crore

Plot

Kaashmora and his family make a living by cheating people in the name of black magic. Yamini, a research student, joins him to expose his fraud. Meanwhile, a corrupt minister named Dhanakodi trusts Kaashmora, but after an income tax raid, illegal money is secretly moved to Kaashmora’s house. Seeing a chance to escape, his family plans to flee with the cash.

However, Kaashmora is lured to a haunted bungalow by a man named Chelapathy Rao. Inside, he discovers real ghosts, including Raj Nayak, the leader of 12 spirits. Raj Nayak demands Kaashmora help free them from a curse placed centuries ago.

Through an old manuscript, Kaashmora learns that Raj Nayak was a ruthless warlord who killed a king and married Princess Rathna by force. Rathna later deceived and killed him, but before dying, she cursed him and his men, trapping their spirits. Raj Nayak can break the curse only by sacrificing five members of the same family during a rare full moon.

On the special Navakaali Pournami night, Raj Nayak attempts the ritual using Kaashmora’s family. However, the young girl from Kaashmora’s dreams is revealed to be Rathna’s reincarnation. A fierce battle follows, and with Rathna’s help, Kaashmora destroys Raj Nayak’s remains, making him vulnerable. Rathna’s spirit finally destroys Raj Nayak, freeing all trapped souls.

Escaping the palace, Kaashmora pretends he defeated the ghosts and continues his life, while the stolen money mysteriously disappears and Yamini’s evidence against him is destroyed.

Cast

• Karthi – Kaashmora / Raj Nayak (dual role)
• Nayanthara – Rathna Mahadevi
• Sri Divya – Yamini
• Vivek – Kaashmora’s father
• Sharath Lohithaswa – Minister Dhanakodi
• Syed – Minister’s P.A.
• Madhusudhan Rao – Swamy Thirumeni
• Pattimandram Raja – Yamini’s father
• Saravana Subbiah – Show host
• Muruganandam – Property broker
• Jangiri Madhumitha – Amala (Kaashmora’s sister)
• Siddharth Vipin – Yamini’s groom
• Vinoth Munna – Assistant Commissioner
• David Solomon Raja – Inspector
• Mukhtar Khan – King
• Ajay Ghosh – Priest
• Arandhai Rajagopal – Thirumeni’s assistant
• Raju Sundaram – Special appearance in the song “Dhikku Dhikku Sir”

Production

Filming began in May 2015 after being delayed from February. Karthi played dual roles in the film, including the title character, and trained in horse riding for one of his roles. Actor Vadivelu was initially considered for the role of Kaashmora’s father but was later replaced by Vivek.

The technical team included art director Rajeevan, cinematographer Om Prakash, and editor V. J. Sabu Joseph. The film was promoted as a mix of action and comedy.

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Advanced technology such as 3D face scan was used, and the film featured around 70 minutes of VFX. Director Gokul also used a 360-degree omnidirectional camera rig, making it one of the first Indian films to use this technology for songs and key scenes. Filming was completed in June 2016.

Kaashmora – Soundtrack

The soundtrack of Kaashmora was composed by Santhosh Narayanan, marking his second collaboration with Karthi after Madras (2014). The album was released on 7 October 2016 under the Think Music label.

• Recorded: 2015–2016
• Studios: Future Tense Studios, Prism Sounds Studios, Studios 301, Studio M1
• Genre: Feature Film Soundtrack
• Language: Tamil
• Total Length: 23 minutes 41 seconds
• Producer: Santhosh Narayanan

The audio launch took place in Chennai. The Times of India rated the album 3/5, noting that while it wasn’t a typical Santhosh Narayanan musical feast, it worked well in parts.

Track List

Release

Kaashmora was released worldwide on 28 October 2016, with Sri Thenandal Films handling distribution. The satellite rights were acquired by Jaya TV, where the film premiered on 14 April 2017. Digital streaming rights were bought by Amazon Prime Video.

Reception

The film received mixed-to-positive reviews.

• The Times of India noted that the movie followed familiar horror-comedy elements but presented them on a grander scale.
• The Hindu described it as a good attempt that would appeal to dark fantasy lovers.

Box Office

• Tamil Nadu Day 1 Collection: ₹8 crore
• Worldwide (2 days): ₹26+ crore

Awards

The film won two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards:

• Best Comedy Actress – Madhumita
• Best Stunt Coordinator – Anbariv (shared with 24)

EXTERNAL LINKS

WIKIPEDIA :- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaashmora#

IMDB :- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5980232/

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