Overview
In a world where political corruption runs rampant, one photographer's quest for truth ignites a movement for change.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Moderate
- propulsive
- sardonic
- tense
- political thriller night
- Tamil cinema marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly praised Ko for combining realistic political subject matter with brisk commercial thrills, striking cinematography and accessible humor, though some found the screenplay uneven and over-reliant on big scenes.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Ashwin's photographs and Renuka's reporting challenge corrupt politicians and reshape the election.
The conflict escalates from electoral corruption to the danger of absolute power after a new leader rises.
Election rallies, campaign events, bombings and large public gatherings are staged as major action set pieces.
The bombing and its apparent perpetrators drive shifting explanations before the late revelation.
Films like Ko, and why
The Ides of March
political thriller driven by investigative journalism, corruption and electoral manipulation
State of Play
journalists confront institutional power and political wrongdoing in a tense drama
Rang De Basanti
Indian political thriller combining commercial action, corruption and shifting loyalties
Iruvar
Tamil political drama examining ambition, power and public betrayal
Movie Details
- Director
- K. V. Anand
- Release Date
- 2011-04-22
- Runtime
- 160 min
- Rating
- 7.1 / 10 (60)
Cast
- Jiiva
- Karthika Nair
- Ajmal Ameer
- Pia Bajpiee
- Prakash Raj
- Kota Srinivasa Rao
- Achyuth Kumar
- Bose Venkat
- Kaajal Pasupathi
- Pattimandram Raja
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Eros Now Select Apple TV channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video
- Buy
- Amazon Video
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ko about?
- A fearless photojournalist navigates romance, political corruption and a campaign bombing that threatens to place absolute power in the wrong hands.
- What is Ko like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ko as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Ko violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Ko as moderate.
- What did critics think of Ko?
- Critics broadly praised Ko for combining realistic political subject matter with brisk commercial thrills, striking cinematography and accessible humor, though some found the screenplay uneven and over-reliant on big scenes.
- Which films are like Ko?
- Films with a similar feel include The Ides of March, State of Play, Rang De Basanti, and Iruvar.
- How long is Ko?
- Ko runs 160 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ko?
- In United States, Ko streams on Eros Now Select Apple TV channel.
