Karumegangal Kalaiginrana

Karumegangal Kalaiginrana

Year: 2023

Runtime: 138 mins

Language: Tamil

Director: Thangar Bachan

Drama

Two fathers, from different age groups, are on a quest to mend things with their children, while a son goes after his father to redeem himself.

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Timeline & Setting – Karumegangal Kalaiginrana (2023)

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Time period

Early 21st century

Set in contemporary Tamil Nadu, the narrative intertwines present-day events with a decade-old rift. Key revelations and developments unfold over a span of years, culminating in a present-day search and reunion. The timeline emphasizes how past choices echo in the lives of multiple generations.

Location

Madras, Madurai, Manamadurai, Rameswaram, Kumbakonam, Sivagangai

The story unfolds across Tamil Nadu's diverse landscapes, from the city streets near the Madras High Court to temple towns and coastal islands. It moves between the metropolitan milieu of Madras (Chennai) and the rural and coastal towns of Manamadurai, Rameswaram, Kumbakonam, and Sivagangai. These settings reflect the film's blend of legal drama, family secrets, and social issues.

🏛️ Court City 🌊 Coastal towns 🕌 Temple towns 🏙️ Urban centers

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 09:50

Main Characters – Karumegangal Kalaiginrana (2023)

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Veeramani (Yogi Babu)

A hotel owner in Kumbakonam and a protective father figure who has kept distant from his daughter Saaral. He has a compassionate past, helping Meena when she was pregnant and fleeing an abusive relationship, and later aids Ramanathan during a moment of vulnerability.

🏨 Hotelier 👨‍👦 Father figure 🤝 Loyal

Komagan (Gautham Vasudev Menon)

A leading advocate in Madras High Court and Ramanathan's estranged son. He defends criminals and challenges traditional loyalties, ultimately seeking forgiveness for the rift his advocacy caused between father and son.

⚖️ Lawyer 🧭 Family conflict 🤝 Forgiveness seeker

Kanmani (Aditi Balan)

Ramanathan's daughter who was imprisoned in Madurai and is now a social activist and warden at an orphanage. She carries the burden of her father's past while building a new family around herself.

👩‍💼 Inspector 🕊️ Social activist 🧭 Determined

Justice Ramanathan (Bharathiraja)

A retired judge and Kanmani's father who discovers he sentenced his own daughter and grapples with guilt. His journey centers on atonement, reconciliation with his son Komagan, and stepping back from pride to seek forgiveness.

🧓 Retired judge ⚖️ Paternal figure 💭 Guilty conscience

Meena (Meenal)

Kanmani's mother and Saaral's guardian who fled an abusive ex-husband. Her past actions drive the family through turmoil, but she remains a resilient, protective presence in Saaral's life.

👩‍🍼 Mother 🧡 Protective 🧩 Survivor

Saaral (Baby Saaral)

Veeramani's daughter who grows up in a juvenile home and later reconnects with her family. Her longing for a stable family drives much of the film's emotional arc.

👧 Orphan 🧸 Hopeful 🏠 Family longing

Amudhavalli

Ramanathan's former lover whose past relationship unlocks a crucial truth about Kanmani's paternity.

💞 Past lover 🕰️ Hidden lineage 🗝️ Secret truth

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 09:50

Major Themes – Karumegangal Kalaiginrana (2023)

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👪 Family Bonds

The film centers on broken family ties that span generations. It follows a father and son who must confront their estrangement, and a daughter who discovers a hidden lineage. Through revelations and confrontations, characters seek forgiveness and a sense of belonging.

⚖️ Paternal Justice

Judicial decisions and family loyalties collide as the retired judge's past sentencing shapes Kanmani's life. The story toys with accountability, mercy, and the burden of legacy carried by those who live with the consequences of legal choices.

🙏 Forgiveness

Forgiveness becomes the central path to healing as characters choose to let go of resentment. Komagan confronts his father’s actions, Kanmani navigates her hurt, and Meena's courage underlines the film's message that forgiveness can redefine a family.

Last Updated: October 01, 2025 at 09:50

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