Kara
“Sometimes, staying dangerous is the only way to stay alive.”
A thief tries to go straight, but when predatory banks trap his father in debt, he returns to crime — with a determined cop closing in on his trail.
Where to watch Kara in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Kara there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Kara streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Kara
Kara is a 2026 Tamil-language crime, drama and thriller film directed by Vignesh Raja. The cast is led by Dhanush, Mamitha Baiju, K. S. Ravikumar. It has a runtime of 2h 41m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Kara was produced by Vels Film International and Think Studios and made in India. It was released on April 30, 2026, and carries a U/A 16+ certification.
- Director
- Vignesh Raja
- Writers
- Alfred Prakash, Vignesh Raja
- Release date
- April 30, 2026
- OTT release
- May 28, 2026
- Original language
- Tamil
- Age rating
- U/A 16+
- Status
- Released
- Country
- India
- Production
- Vels Film International, Think Studios
Kara cast & crew
Kara was directed by Vignesh Raja and written by Alfred Prakash and Vignesh Raja.
The cast features Dhanush as Karasaami, Mamitha Baiju as Selli, K. S. Ravikumar as Kanthasaami, Suraj Venjaramoodu as Bharathan, Karunas as Kasi Maayan, and Jayaram as Muthu Selvan.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar, cinematography is by Theni Eashwar, and it was produced by Ishari. K. Ganesh and N. Vicky.
Is Kara worth watching?
At 2h 41m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy crime, drama, and thriller, Kara is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Kara
In United States, you can stream Kara on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on May 28, 2026.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Kara
Dhanush
Karasaami
Mamitha Baiju
Selli
K. S. Ravikumar
Kanthasaami
Suraj Venjaramoodu
Bharathan
Karunas
Kasi Maayan
Jayaram
Muthu Selvan
M. S. Bhaskar
Kangayya
Prithvi Pandiarajan
Murugesan
Sreeja Ravi
Dhanam
Dhanesh Koliyat
Chittarkottai Manager
P.L. Thenappan
Thenappan
Aadukalam Naren
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Kara — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Kara in United States?
Kara is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Kara on Netflix?
Yes — Kara is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Kara in?
Kara is originally in Tamil. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Kara?
Kara runs 2 hours 41 minutes (161 minutes).
▸What is Kara rated?
Kara is rated U/A 16+. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 22 ratings.
▸When did Kara release on OTT?
Kara became available digitally on May 28, 2026.
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