Kuberan, director Rama Narayanan's return to family drama, that has any richness. The movie itself is marked by poorness in almost all departments - story, screenplay, direction and songs. To make the link between the title and the movie even more tenuous, the Kuberan in this movie isn't even rich. He is the sole money-earner for his family and his story is one of sacrifices for his near and dear. Karnan would probably have been a better name but Rama.Narayanan probably opted for Kuberan since Karnan was already taken!Kuberan(Karthik), who works as a tourist guide in Kodaikanal,...
Acting
Karthik commits to suffering beautifully.
Production
Kodaikanal scenery steals every scene.
Director
Rama Narayanan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Rama Narayanan was primarily known for rural action films and devotional movies; this family drama was considered a significant departure from his usual masala fare.
The film's ironic title became a running joke in Tamil film discourse, with critics noting that 'Karnan' — the tragic self-sacrificing hero of Mahabharata — would have been more narratively honest.
US
