Kanchana 3

Kanchana 3

Year: 2019

Runtime: 174 mins

Language: Tamil

Echo Score: 14
ComedyHorror

A young man who gets easily scared is possessed by a ghost that is seeking revenge.

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Timeline & Setting – Kanchana 3 (2019)

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Time period

Present day

The events unfold in contemporary India, blending modern family life with ancient beliefs. Exorcism rites are performed by both traditional practitioners and Russian exorcists, reflecting a cross-cultural approach to confronting evil. The haunting punctuates everyday moments—meals, travel, and family gatherings—placing supernatural terror within a familiar, current setting.

Location

Coimbatore, Lord Narasimha Temple

The story centers on a family trip to Coimbatore for their grandparents' 60th anniversary, grounding the horror in a bustling South Indian city. The family encounters supernatural disturbances at their relatives' home and at a Muneeshwaran temple during the visit. Locations shift between a warm family dwelling, a picnic field, a temple complex, and an ashram, creating a layered backdrop for the haunting.

👪 Family 👻 Supernatural 🕯️ Exorcism

Last Updated: November 25, 2025 at 01:00

Main Characters – Kanchana 3 (2019)

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Raghava (Raghava Lawrence)

Raghava is a cautious, family-centered man who cherishes a full household. He fears ghosts, yet becomes the epicenter of the haunting after discovering mysterious nail crosses. During possession he briefly adopts a feminine expression and commits violent acts, testing his bonds with family. He fights to protect loved ones and seeks help to end the supernatural threat.

👤 Dual identity 👪 Family man 👻 Possession

Kaali (Raghava Lawrence)

Kaali is a compassionate social worker who runs an ashram and shelters the underprivileged. When possessed, he channels Kali’s power to fight evil and protect his family. The possession reveals Kaali’s inner resilience and his link to the goddess’s wrath. With Goddess Kali guiding him, he ultimately defeats the antagonist and restores balance.

👤 Dual identity 🛡️ Protector 👻 Possession

Bhavani (Kabir Duhan Singh)

Bhavani is the power-hungry younger brother of Minister Shankar who schemes to stash black money in Kaali’s ashram. His violent plans escalate the conflict, making him a dangerous foe for Kaali and the family. He meets his end as Kaali and the family resist his domination.

💰 Corruption 🗡️ Violence

Shankar (Tarun Arora)

Shankar is a calculating minister who uses political influence to crush Kaali and advance his brother Bhavani’s schemes. He orchestrates deadly traps that heighten danger for the family and manipulate public perception. His downfall comes as the supernatural forces converge against him.

🏛️ Politics 🗡️ Violence

Priya (Vedhika)

Priya is one of Raghava’s nieces who shares a brief kiss with him and experiences the eerie disturbances in the grandparents’ home. Her interactions intensify the haunting and highlight the fragility of family connections under supernatural pressure.

👪 Family member 💋 Romance

Kavya (Kaviya) (Oviya Helen)

Kavya is one of Raghava’s nieces who witnesses the unsettling events alongside her sisters. She represents the younger generation facing the unearthly happenings and contributes to the group’s effort to unravel the mystery.

👪 Family member

Divya (Divya, Nikki Tamboli)

Divya is another niece drawn into the escalating supernatural events. She participates in the family’s attempts to uncover the spirit’s origin and protect their home.

👪 Family member

Raghava’s Grandfather (Delhi Ganesh)

Raghava’s Grandfather is the family patriarch whose 60th anniversary gatherings set the scene for the haunting. His home becomes the focal point of the disturbances and the family’s search for safety.

👴 Elderly 👪 Family

Kovai Sarala as Raghava's Mother

The warm matriarch embodies faith and resilience, keeping the family unified amid fear. She recognizes signs of the supernatural and supports the quest to seek help.

👪 Family 💖 Matriarch

Sriman as Raghava's Brother

Sriman plays the protective brother whose presence anchors the family. He is a key figure during the early disturbances and is tragically dragged away by the spirit.

👪 Family 🗡️ Violence

Radha (Anupama Kumar)

Radha is Raghava’s sister-in-law and a steady presence in the household. She faces the escalating terror alongside the family and supports efforts to banish the spirit.

👪 Family 🗡️ Violence

Kamakshi (Devadarshini)

Kamakshi participates in the exorcism rites, offering a practical, grounded presence amid the supernatural events.

👪 Family

Kaali's Father (Nedumudi Venu)

Kaali’s father provides a supportive elder perspective, reinforcing community values and the importance of courage in facing spirits.

👪 Family 🧓 Elder

Myna Nandhini

A member of the ensemble cast who contributes to the film’s community-centered scenes and deepens the social network around the family and its ashram.

🎭 Supporting character

Govindan (Soori)

Govindan provides humor and comic relief within the tense family drama, lightening the mood without detracting from the danger.

😂 Humor

Last Updated: November 25, 2025 at 01:00

Major Themes – Kanchana 3 (2019)

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👻 Supernatural

A malevolent spirit haunts a close-knit family, blurring the line between ordinary life and nightmare. The film juxtaposes traditional Indian rites with foreign exorcists, creating a cross-cultural confrontation with the unknown. Possession reveals hidden fears and urges within the characters, especially Raghava, who becomes the focal point of the haunting.

👪 Family

The extended family stands at the heart of the story, facing danger together and relying on trust, loyalty, and resilience. Each member’s response to the haunting tests bonds and triggers personal growth amid fear. The narrative uses family warmth and humor to balance tension while underscoring collective courage.

💰 Power & Corruption

Bhavani and Minister Shankar exploit political influence and wealth to threaten Kaali’s ashram and control the community. The conflict widens from a personal haunting to a battle against systemic greed and manipulation. Justice emerges when truth, courage, and communal solidarity confront corrupt power.

Last Updated: November 25, 2025 at 01:00

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