Kaari is a Tamil action-sports drama that revolves around the traditional rural sport of Jallikattu. The story follows a fearless young man who becomes deeply involved in the sport while confronting powerful local forces that threaten his village and its traditions. As he fights to protect the cultural heritage and pride of his people, he must face dangerous challenges both in the arena and outside it. The film combines action, emotion, and rural drama while highlighting the spirit of courage and tradition.
Kaari is written and directed by Hemanth.
The film features Sasikumar in the lead role, with Parvathy Arun playing the female lead. Important supporting roles are performed by Ammu Abhirami, J. D. Chakravarthy, and Balaji Sakthivel.
The cinematography of the film is handled by Aravind Singh, while the editing is done by Praveen KL.
The music and background score are composed by D. Imman.
The film is produced by S Lakshman Kumar under the banner Prince Pictures and was released in 2022.