Kasi (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2001, Kasi is a drama film directed by Vinayan, running about 160 minutes.
What it’s about. Kasi is a 2001 Tamil drama film directed Vinayan which is the remake of the director's 1999 Malayalam film Vasanthiyum Lakshmiyum Pinne Njaanum. The film features Vikram in the title role of a blind young villager with Malayali actresses Kavya Madhavan and Kaveri, reprising her role she played in the original, portraying supporting roles. The film featured music composed by Ilaiyaraaja and was produced by Aroma Mani. The film was released on 14 December 2001 and won positive reviews from critics upon release
Who’s in it. Kasi stars Vikram as Kasi, Kaveri as Kaveri, Kavya Madhavan as Lakshmi and Manivannan as Irulaandi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Kasi has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kasi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kasi tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kasi (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kasi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kasi worth watching?
- Kasi holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kasi?
- Kasi stars Vikram, Kaveri, Kavya Madhavan, Manivannan and Vinu Chakravarthy.
- When was Kasi released?
- Kasi was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 160 minutes.