# Kabali (2016)

> A reformed Malaysian gangster returns from prison to defend his family and challenge the enemies who fractured his life.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/238885

## Facts

- Runtime: 150 min
- Genres: Action, Crime, Drama
- Director: Pa. Ranjith
- Cast: Rajinikanth, Radhika Apte, Sai Dhanshika, Winston Chao, Kishore, V R Dinesh, Kalaiyarasan, John Vijay
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5071886/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: brooding, stylized, melodramatic, action movie night, Rajinikanth fan viewing

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