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Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language
2020 · 162 mins · Tamil
Echo score 79
JustWatch #26,347 1
Directed by
Desingh Periyasamy
Starring
Dulquer Salmaan, Paresh Rawal, Saurabh Shukla, Johnny Lever, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Kovai Sarala

Two wily online scammers mend their fraudulent ways after meeting the girls of their dreams — until a deceitful discovery throws their world for a loop.

Drama Romance Comedy Cast, crew & box office
On this page (7)
  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Characters explained (6)
  3. 3 Where & when it takes place
  4. 4 Themes & meaning (3)
  5. 5 Character & meaning questions
  6. 6 Movie threads
  7. 7 Every angle

Where to watch

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6 main characters · contains spoilers

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal Characters Explained: Who Is Who

The main characters of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020), heroes and villains: what drives them, how they change over the course of the story and what each of them reveals about the film's bigger ideas.

  • Siddharth (Dulquer Salmaan)

    An IT professional who turns con artist, using online shopping scams for quick money. He is clever and ambitious but grapples with guilt after the laptop explosion. He later seeks reform by relocating to Goa and planning a more legitimate future with his partner.

    • 💼 Greed
    • 🎭 Deception
    • 🧠 Tech-savvy

  • Kaliswaran (Kallis) (Rakshan)

    Siddharth's brash partner in crime, driven by opportunity and money. He shares the thrill and risk of the scams and later joins the plan with the women for a bigger score.

    • 💼 Greed
    • 🎭 Deception
    • 🧠 Street-smart

  • Meera (Ritu Varma)

    A beautician who pretends to be Siddharth's girlfriend; she is revealed to be a con artist who uses new identities (Madhu) to align with other targets and loot money.

    • 🎭 Deception
    • 💰 Greed
    • 💄 Glamour

  • Shreya (Niranjani Ahathian)

    A chef posing as Siddharth's girlfriend; part of the team, she masquerades as Varsha and plots the heist with the others, balancing charm with manipulation.

    • 🎭 Deception
    • 💰 Greed
    • 🍽️ Culinary

  • Prathap Chakravarthi (Mohit Raina)

    Deputy Commissioner of Police who tracks the con artists after a laptop scam goes wrong. He reveals a personal history with Madhu and becomes a relentless pursuer.

    • 🚓 Police
    • 🧠 Investigative
    • 🎭 Drama

  • Sooraj Mehta

    A wealthy businessman and drug lord whom the group targets for a major heist; his opulent residence and guarded lifestyle become the prize of the plan.

    • 💼 Power
    • 🧪 Crime
    • 🧭 Target

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Setting

Where and When Does Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal Take Place?

The setting of Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020): the year and time period, the places and locations, and how they shape the characters, the mood and the tension of the story.

Time period

Contemporary (late 2010s - early 2020s)

Set in modern India with accessible technology, the story unfolds in a world where online scams and social engineering shape fortunes. The era features urban crime across major Indian cities and cross-border travel to Southeast Asia as part of the escape plan. The timeline aligns with present-day police procedures, surveillance, and gadget-driven heists. The tone blends romance with crime in a contemporary metropolitan backdrop.

Location

Chennai, Goa, Delhi, Thailand

Chennai serves as the starting hub where the scams are plotted and a police pursuit begins. Goa becomes the couple's getaway, a place where they pitch legitimate businesses while planning the next big score. Delhi marks the twist where identities are swapped again and the truth about Meera and Shreya comes to light. Thailand represents a final escape route as the group contemplates fleeing the country.

  • 🌍 Indian cities
  • 🏙️ Urban crime backdrop

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3 major themes

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal Meaning: Themes & Message Explained

What is Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020) really about? The emotional, social and philosophical themes the film keeps returning to, its symbolism and the message beneath the surface.

  • Deception

    Two couples live double lives as con artists, using fake identities and digital tricks to swindle money. The story explores how deception can be seductive and entertaining, yet slowly erodes trust and relationships. As plans unfold, characters confront the costs of their lies, both personally and legally.

  • Greed

    Greed fuels the initial scams and informs the decision to escalate to bigger targets. The pursuit by the police and the tension within the group reveal that wealth won through deception comes with risk and moral costs. The characters' attempt to reform is shaded by the suspicion that their partners may still be lying.

  • Redemption

    Siddharth and Kallis choose to leave their life of crime behind by relocating and plotting legitimate ventures. The revelation about the other couple's deception unsettles trust but also offers a chance for cooperation. The ending hints at ongoing fragility of trust and the possibility of a real, if imperfect, second chance.

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Character & theme questions

Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal Characters & Meaning: Your Questions Answered

The questions people ask about Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal (2020): who the characters really are, their relationships, what the symbols mean, where it takes place and what the movie is really about. Each answer contains spoilers.

Q1

Where does the movie take place?

The story unfolds across multiple Indian cities, starting in Chennai where the scams are planned, moving to Goa as a romantic getaway and base for legitimate business, and includes Delhi where key revelations occur. Thailand serves as a final escape option.

  • chennai
  • goa
  • delhi
  • thailand
  • setting
  • locations
Q2

What time period is the movie set in?

The film is set in contemporary India during the late 2010s to early 2020s, featuring modern technology, online scams, and present-day police procedures.

  • time period
  • contemporary
  • modern india
  • era
Q3

What is the main theme of deception about?

The movie explores how two couples live double lives as con artists, using fake identities and digital tricks to swindle money. It shows how deception can be seductively entertaining while slowly eroding trust and relationships.

  • deception
  • theme
  • double identity
  • con artists
  • trust
Q4

How does greed drive the story?

Greed fuels the initial online shopping scams and motivates characters to target bigger victims like the wealthy businessman Sooraj Mehta. The pursuit by police reveals that wealth obtained through deception carries significant legal and moral risks.

  • greed
  • theme
  • money
  • motivation
  • heist
Q5

Is there a redemption theme in the movie?

Siddharth and Kalis attempt to leave their criminal lives behind by relocating to Goa and planning legitimate businesses. The revelation about their partners' deception creates trust issues but also opens possibility for cooperation and an imperfect second chance.

  • redemption
  • second chance
  • reform
  • trust
  • ending
Q6

Who is Siddharth in the movie?

Siddharth is an IT professional turned con artist who uses online shopping scams for quick money. After experiencing guilt from a laptop explosion, he seeks to reform and plan a legitimate future with his partner.

  • siddharth
  • dulquer salmaan
  • character
  • con artist
Q7

Who is Kalis and what is his role?

Kaliswaran (Kalis) is Siddharth's brash partner in crime, driven by opportunity and money. He shares the thrill and risk of the scams and later joins the plan with the women for an even bigger heist.

  • kalis
  • kaliswaran
  • rakshan
  • character
  • partner
Q8

Who are Meera and Shreya in the story?

Meera is a beautician and Shreya is a chef, both posing as Siddharth's girlfriends. They are revealed to be con artists who use fake identities like Madhu and Varsha to target and loot money from their marks.

  • meera
  • shreya
  • ritu varma
  • con artist
  • female characters
Q9

Who is the police officer chasing the con artists?

Deputy Commissioner Prathap Chakravarthi (played by Mohit Raina) tracks the con artists after a laptop scam goes wrong. He has a personal history with the con woman Madhu and becomes a relentless pursuer.

  • police
  • dcp
  • prathap chakravarthi
  • mohit raina
  • antagonist
Q10

Who is Sooraj Mehta in the movie?

Sooraj Mehta is a wealthy businessman and drug lord whom the group targets for their major heist. His opulent residence and guarded lifestyle become the prize of their final plan.

  • sooraj Mehta
  • businessman
  • drug lord
  • heist target
Q11

What kind of world does the movie portray?

The film depicts an urban crime world in modern Indian cities where online scams and social engineering shape fortunes. It blends romance with crime in a contemporary metropolitan backdrop featuring technology-driven heists.

  • urban crime
  • online scams
  • modern india
  • world setting
Q12

What does the ending say about trust?

The ending is ambiguous, with characters together but trust remaining fragile and unsettled. It suggests the possibility of a real but imperfect relationship going forward, without being overtly happy or sad.

  • ending
  • trust
  • ambiguous
  • relationship
  • conclusion

Movie threads

More Movies Like Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal, by Mood & Story

Curated lists built around what makes Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal tick: the same mood, the same kind of story or the same emotional payoff. Each list explains why these movies belong together.

Romantic Crime Partnership Movies like Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal

Couples whose shared adventures in crime test the strength of their relationship. If you enjoyed the dynamic of lovers working together in Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal, you'll find similar stories here. This thread features movies where romantic relationships are intertwined with high-stakes criminal partnerships, blending witty cons, heists, and relationship twists.

  • romantic
  • clever
  • deceptive
  • energetic
  • playful
  • suspenseful
  • Tone: playful, romantic, suspenseful
  • Pacing: fast, energetic
Why these movies?

The story pattern: Stories in this thread follow a pattern where a romantic couple engages in criminal activities together, using their combined wit and charm to pull off schemes. The central conflict often arises when their trust is tested, either by an external threat or from within the partnership, forcing them to choose between love and self-preservation.

Why they belong together: Movies are grouped here for their shared focus on the unique dynamic of a romantic crime duo. They balance the playful energy of a caper with the emotional tension of a relationship under pressure, creating a distinct blend of romance and thrilling action.

Partners in Crime movie poster

Partners in Crime

2023
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1992
Head Over Heels movie poster

Head Over Heels

2001
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels movie poster

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

1988
Murder Mystery movie poster

Murder Mystery

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The Law and the Lady

1951
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Trapped in Paradise

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Hollywood Homicide movie poster

Hollywood Homicide

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Witty Con Artist Movies Similar to Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal

Fast-paced stories where charming scammers pull off elaborate deceptions. Fans of the clever scams and playful deception in Kannum Kannum Kollaiyadithaal will enjoy this selection. Discover movies featuring smart, charismatic con artists executing elaborate plans, full of twists and fast-paced action, all with a lighthearted and humorous tone.

  • clever
  • deceptive
  • playful
  • suspenseful
  • energetic
  • witty
  • Tone: light, clever, deceptive
  • Pacing: fast, brisk
Why these movies?

The story pattern: The narrative follows skilled deceivers as they orchestrate intricate cons, often encountering unexpected complications, double-crosses, or moral dilemmas. The journey is less about the violence of crime and more about the cat-and-mouse games, the elaborate setups, and the witty banter that defines the con artist's world.

Why they belong together: These films are grouped by their shared vibe of intellectual cleverness and playful suspense. They deliver the excitement of a heist or scam without heavy emotional baggage, prioritizing wit, charm, and a brisk, entertaining pace above all else.

The Con Artists movie poster

The Con Artists

1976
The Art of the Steal movie poster

The Art of the Steal

2014
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels movie poster

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

1988
Rascals movie poster

Rascals

2011
Only When I Larf movie poster

Only When I Larf

1968
A Gentleman at Heart movie poster

A Gentleman at Heart

1942
The Hustler movie poster

The Hustler

1961
The Con Is On movie poster

The Con Is On

2018

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