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Kaatera

  • 2023
  • 3h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
3.6K
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Kaatera (2023)
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Set against the rustic backdrop of the 1970s, unfolds the tale of farmers confronting challenges that intricately shape the course of their lives.Set against the rustic backdrop of the 1970s, unfolds the tale of farmers confronting challenges that intricately shape the course of their lives.Set against the rustic backdrop of the 1970s, unfolds the tale of farmers confronting challenges that intricately shape the course of their lives.

  • Director
    • Tarun Sudhir
  • Writers
    • Jadesh Kumar Hampi
    • Tarun Sudhir
    • Maasthi Upparahalli
  • Stars
    • Darshan Thoogudeep
    • Shruthi
    • Vaijanath Biradar
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    3.6K
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    • Director
      • Tarun Sudhir
    • Writers
      • Jadesh Kumar Hampi
      • Tarun Sudhir
      • Maasthi Upparahalli
    • Stars
      • Darshan Thoogudeep
      • Shruthi
      • Vaijanath Biradar
    • 39User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 4 nominations total

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    Darshan Thoogudeep
    Darshan Thoogudeep
    • Kaatera
    Shruthi
    • Kumari
    Vaijanath Biradar
    • Chongla
    Achyuth Kumar
    Achyuth Kumar
    Aradhanaa
      Radhana Ram
      • Prabhavathi
      Jagapathi Babu
      Jagapathi Babu
      • Devaraya
      Vinod Alva
      • Kaalegowda
      • (as Vinod Kumar Alva)
      Ravi Chethan
      Ravi Chethan
      • Maara
      Kumar Govind
      • Mahadevanna
      Anil Kumar
      • Laal khooni Dhanav head
      Srinivasa Murthy
      Srinivasa Murthy
      Shweta Prasad
      • Reena D'Souza
      Aradhana Ram
      • Prabhavathi
      • (as Aradhanaa)
      Danish Akhtar Saifi
      Danish Akhtar Saifi
      Ravi Sitaraman
      • Lawyer
      Padma Vasanthi
      • Director
        • Tarun Sudhir
      • Writers
        • Jadesh Kumar Hampi
        • Tarun Sudhir
        • Maasthi Upparahalli
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      User reviews39

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      6UmeshAditya

      Darshan looks massively captivating!

      A very lengthier movie, gets patience tested. But a good storyline, entertaining, worth one time watch. Story revolves around a 1970 set up centered around land reforms act, casteism, untouchability. For the first time ever, I liked Darshan's screen presence as an actor. Aradhan though first film, has got a role of lots of weightage. Side actors have justifying characters too. But yet doesn't match so much hype that was created around this movie though storyline is definitely good. Available in Zee5 app. My ratings 6.5/10!

      A very lengthier movie, gets patience tested. But a good storyline, entertaining, worth one time watch. Story revolves around a 1970 set up centered around land reforms act, casteism, untouchability. For the first time ever, I liked Darshan's screen presence as an actor. Aradhan though first film, has got a role of lots of weightage. Side actors have justifying characters too. But yet doesn't match so much hype that was created around this movie though storyline is definitely good. Available in Zee5 app. My ratings 6.5/10!
      6chand-suhas

      A proper treat to fans as well as neutrals.

      Skeletal remains of 107 unknown victims are found and the forensic team is on with their investigation to find out the truth behind that many deaths. Meantime, people of Bheemanahalli are donating their hard earned money to get their saviour Kaatera, released on parole to attend the village festival. There are forces that are against his release and with his parole granted, he is accompanied by a constable to be his escort. As they start their journey back to the village, Kaatera opens up about his past. Who is Kaatera? What crime did he commit to serve prison sentence and how did he became the saviour of an entire village, is revealed in the rest of the story along with those 107 skeletons.

      It's been quite some time since Darshan gave a good film that not only was aimed at the fans but also entertain the neutral audience as well. The only director to pull that off currently is Tharun Sudhir. Their last offering Roberrt pleased the fans and this time Tharun has picked up a subject that makes Darshan the actor surrender to the script than have it entirely woven around his star image. It's a welcome to see him play a character and there are those well timed hero elevation scenes and fights, but this one is more story driven. The non-linear narrative is old school which again is Tharun Sudhir's forte and he delivers.

      With an ensemble cast, it is also rare to see a top superstar sign such films dealing with the prevalant caste issues and merge it with the land reforms act to tackle the farmer's issue. Evil zamindars oppressing a village is a done to death story but when well told, it simply turns into an entertaining affair. While the love story drags with barely any chemistry and the glaring age gap, Tharun packs a punch whenever he shifts the focus to the main issues. There were 3 main action scenes and a short one, which more or less served their purpose to present Darshan the way his audience want to see him. Aradhana Ram tries and as it is her debut film, have to cut some slack for her earned attempt. The battalion of villains are pretty generic and it was good to see Vinod Alva. It take enough cinematic liberties, borrows ideas too but Tharun Sudhir with each film is just growing as a director, building his credibility and yes, Darshan - Tharun Sudhir has turned into this promising combo to look out for.
      9naveenwali-21252

      By the celebrity of DBOSS #Superacting #Superdirection #Blockbuster

      The acting by all the cast of the movie is awesome n the look of darshan sir is at next level . Awesome direction by tarun sudhir sir the meaning and the way of presenting the message is awesome a must watch movies for everyone irrespective of their hero/fan base every person should watch it and it's a perfect family entertainment movie. The acting of the daughter of malashri mam the debut heroine in the movie Aradhana is mind blowing she didn't look like a new comer /fresher to the industry even for the single second in the movie n her dance steps n her moves were mind blowing n fantastic. The dailogues by Maasti sir is awesome. It's a award deserving movie #Dboss #darshan #Superdirection #Blockbuster #awesome #Superacting.
      kd_gowtham

      overhyped trash

      This movie got a lot of hype for no reason.

      I started watching it on the hype and stopped it in between.

      The story is really boring and the caste discrimination and derogatory dialogues are apparent.

      The lead actor does not have any acting skills just exaggerated fighting scenes.

      Most scenes are very obvious and one can anticipate what is coming in the story.

      The music and cinematography are average.

      Overall, I do not suggest to watch this movie because I stopped watching halfway through it.

      The movie actors and producers should spend some more money on better music, cinematography and acting skills.
      10akshaydevillers

      Hats off for the Direction, Action, Content, Music.

      Kaatera being a Non PAN Indian Movie could prove everything. Simple content of a former but beautifully portrayed by Tharun Sudhir. Of course without farmers we are nothing. Formers grow God(Rice, Wheat, Ragi etc) and the only power to grow God is with Farmers is a concept which went through the hearts of Kannadigas. Perfection I would say!

      Coming to each department, Everyone have done their acting as per the requirement and content. The movie is clearly made for the audience who search for content. These kind of movies which uplift the formers strength should be made these ways. As they call out in Karnataka "Jai D Boss".

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      • Release date
        • December 29, 2023 (India)
      • Country of origin
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      • Language
        • Kannada
      • Production company
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