Kara (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2026, Kara is a crime, drama, thriller and action film directed by Vignesh Raja, running about 161 minutes.
What it’s about. A thief tries to go straight, but when predatory banks trap his father in debt, he returns to crime — with a determined cop closing in on his trail.
Who’s in it. Kara stars Dhanush as Karasaami, Mamitha Baiju as Selli, K. S. Ravikumar as Kanthasaami and Suraj Venjaramoodu as Bharathan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Kara has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kara (2026)?
- In US, Kara is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Kara worth watching?
- Kara holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama, thriller and action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kara?
- Kara stars Dhanush, Mamitha Baiju, K. S. Ravikumar, Suraj Venjaramoodu and Karunas.
- When was Kara released?
- Kara was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 161 minutes.