Kakkan
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| Directed by | Prabhu Manikkam |
| Produced by | Joseph Baby |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Tamil |
Kakkan is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language biographical film directed by Prabhu Manikkam, with music composed by Thenisai Thendral Deva and starring Joseph Baby and Kumar Manigandan in the lead roles. It is based on the life of politician P. Kakkan, and was released on 25 August 2023.[1]
Cast
- Joseph Baby
- Kumar Manigandan
Production
In July 2023, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin released the film's soundtrack at a ceremony, with Kakkan's daughter Kasthuri Bai and his granddaughter and IPS Rajeshwari, in attendance.[2][3]
Soundtrack
The film's soundtrack and background score were composed by Thenisai Thendral Deva, with lyrics written by Ekadesi. All the songs were sung by Velmurugan. The soundtrack was released under the Saregama Tamil label. All songs were programmed by Krish Siva and Darryl Jerald Thomas, with Sridhar on Indian percussion. Harmonies were provided by Velu, Aravindh Annest, Vijay, Padmaja, Triya Dushma, and Lavanya. The tracks were recorded, mixed, and mastered at Ammatalkies by S. Saranraj, with Chandrasekar serving as the program coordinator. The album consists of two songs:
| No. | Song | Singer(s) | Lyricist | Composer | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Kakkan Endra Mamanidhan" | Velmurugan | Ekadesi | Thenisai Thendral Deva | [4] |
| 2 | "Oru Ezhai Deivam" | Velmurugan | Ekadesi | Thenisai Thendral Deva | [5] |
The songs received a positive response from audiences, with particular praise for Deva’s melodic composition and Velmurugan’s rendition. “Kakkan Endra Mamanidhan” was noted as a strong comeback for the composer after a long hiatus.
Reception
The film was released on 25 August 2023 across theatres in Tamil Nadu. A critic from Vikatan praised the political aspects of the film but drew suspicion of the historical accuracy.[6]
Post-release, the Tamil Nadu government granted a tax exemption for the film.[7]
References
- ^ "'Kakkan' biopic to hit screens shortly". dtnext.in. 24 July 2023. Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "Stalin releases Kakkan biopic trailer, audio". The Times of India. 25 July 2023. ISSN 0971-8257. Archived from the original on 27 July 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "TN govt offers entertainment tax exemption for Kakkan biopic". dtnext.in. 23 August 2023. Archived from the original on 17 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "Kakkan Endra Mamanidhan". YouTube. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "Oru Ezhai Deivam". YouTube. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
- ^ "கக்கன் விமர்சனம்: எளிமையான அரசியல் ஆளுமை; வாழ்க்கை வரலாறு சரியாகப் படமாக்கப்பட்டிருக்கிறதா?". Ananda Vikatan (in Tamil). 27 August 2023. Archived from the original on 1 September 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
- ^ "tn govt grants tax exemption for kakkan movie". The Hindu. 24 August 2023. ISSN 0971-751X. Archived from the original on 26 August 2023. Retrieved 16 September 2023.