Angikaaram
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Thenpathiyan |
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| Cinematography | A. Viswanath |
| Edited by | Dineshkumar |
| Music by | Ghibran Vaibodha |
Production company | Swasthik Visions |
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Running time | 140 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Angikaaram (transl. Acknowledgement / Recognition) is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language sports drama film directed by Thenpathiyan in his debut. The film stars Kotapadi J Rajesh, and Sindhoori Vishwanath in the lead roles.[1] It was released on 26 June 2026,[2] and did not perform well at the box office.[3]
Plot
[edit]Aathiran Banumathi is an ace athlete from an oppressed background. He sets records in the 200 metres run, but when his efforts are overlooked by sporting bodies and he is not allowed to participate in the Commonwealth Games, Aathiran decides to fight it out in court.
Cast
[edit]- Kotapadi J Rajesh as Aathiran
- Sindhoori
- Viji Venkatesh
- Rangaraj Pandey
- Mansoor Ali Khan
- Rama as Aathiran's mother
- Vasundhara Kashyap
- Mohan Raman as Judge
- Aroul D. Shankar
- Ajit Koshy
Production
[edit]The film marks the directorial debut of Thenpathiyan, who previously worked as an assistant director to Pa. Ranjith for Kaala (2018). Kotapadi J Rajesh was cast after Thenpathiyan wanted a fresh face; it is his debut in a leading role. Since he plays an athlete, Rajesh bulked up for the role, training for at least eight months.[4]
Reception
[edit]Abhinav Subramanian of The Times of India said that "The subject, the way institutional politics smothers talent from the bottom rungs, deserves a film. That film is in there somewhere, under all the speeches and the heaped-on suffering. Angikaaram just never trusts you to find it on your own."[5] Avinash Ramachandran of the Cinema Express said that "One can't move past the assembly line of scenes that feel lifeless just because it preaches the right things. Nevertheless, as the credits roll, we can't help but wake up to a stinging reality."[6]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Angikaaram Trailer: Intense Tamil Sports Courtroom Drama with KJ Rajesh's Powerful Debut". Outlook. 14 May 2026. Archived from the original on 3 July 2026. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
- ↑ "'Angikaaram' X review: Netizens praise KJR's performance; Prabhudeva says, 'What a movie!'". The Times of India. 27 June 2026. Archived from the original on 10 August 2026. Retrieved 10 August 2026.
- ↑ "Producer-turned-actor KJR: I will win big in this industry". The Hans India. 3 July 2026. Archived from the original on 15 August 2026. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
- ↑ Kumar, Akshay (27 May 2025). "Thenpathiyan: Angikaaram will voice out for athletes in the dark". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 11 December 2025. Retrieved 14 August 2026.
- ↑ Subramanian, Abhinav (26 June 2026). "Angikaaram Movie Review: An underdog drama buried in its own misery". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 6 July 2026. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
- ↑ Ramachandran, Avinash (2 July 2026). "Angikaaram Movie Review: A compassionate sports drama drowned down by generic execution". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 15 August 2026. Retrieved 17 July 2026.
External links
[edit]- Angikaaram at IMDb
