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{{Short description|2016 Indian film by Gokul}}
{{For|the Telugu film|Kashmora (1986 film)}}
{{For|the Telugu film|Kashmora (1986 film)}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=November 2015}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name          = Kaashmora
| image          = Kaashmora poster.jpg
| image          = Karthi-Nayanthara's Kaashmora poster.jpg
| caption        = Theatrical release poster
| caption        = Poster
| director      = [[Gokul (director)|Gokul]]
| director      = [[Gokul (director)|Gokul]]
| producer      = {{plainlist|
*S R Prakashbabu
*[[S R Prabhu]]
}}
| writer        = {{plainlist|
| writer        = {{plainlist|
*Yashwant mahilwar
*Yashwant Mahilwar
*[[John Mahendran]] (dialogue)
*[[John Mahendran]] (dialogue)
*R. Murugesan {{nowrap|(additional dialogue)}}
*R. Murugesan {{nowrap|(additional dialogue)}}
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| screenplay    = Gokul
| screenplay    = Gokul
| story          = Gokul
| story          = Gokul
| producer      = {{plainlist|
*S. R. Prakashbabu
*[[S. R. Prabhu]]
}}
| starring      = {{plainlist|
| starring      = {{plainlist|
*[[Karthi]]
*[[Karthi]]
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*[[Sri Divya]]
*[[Sri Divya]]
}}
}}
| music          = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
| cinematography = [[Om Prakash (cinematographer)|Om Prakash]]
| cinematography = [[Om Prakash (cinematographer)|Om Prakash]]
| editing        = [[V. J. Sabu Joseph]]
| editing        = [[V. J. Sabu Joseph]]
| music          = [[Santhosh Narayanan]]
| studio        = [[Dream Warrior Pictures]]
| studio        = [[Dream Warrior Pictures]]
| distributor    = [[Sri Thenandal Films|Thenandal Films]]  
| distributor    = [[Thenandal Studio Limited|Sri Thenandal Films]]
| released      = {{Film date|2016|10|28|df=yes}}
| released      = {{Film date|2016|10|28|df=yes}}
| runtime        = 164 minutes  
| runtime        = 164 minutes
| country        = India
| country        = India
| language      = Tamil
| language      = Tamil
| budget        = {{INR}}60 crore<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.in/kashmora-2-day-box-office-collection-karthis-film-grosses-rs-25-crore-worldwide-till-saturday-701930|title=Kashmora 2 days box office collection : Karthi's film collects 25 crore within 2 days|publisher=Ibtimes. Retrieved on 31 October 2016.}}</ref>
| budget        = {{INR}}60 crore<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 October 2016 |title=Kaashmora box office collection: Karthi's film soars high, mints Rs 12 crore on Day 1 |url=https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kaashmora-box-office-collection-karthi-nayanthara-sri-divya-vivekh-349248-2016-10-30 |access-date=14 October 2024 |website=[[India Today]] |language=en |archive-date=15 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215142729/https://www.indiatoday.in/movies/regional-cinema/story/kaashmora-box-office-collection-karthi-nayanthara-sri-divya-vivekh-349248-2016-10-30 |url-status=live }}</ref>
| gross          = {{estimation}} ₹90 crore <!--Must be attributed to a reliable published source with an established reputation for fact-checking. No blogs, no IMDb.-->
}}
}}


'''''Kaashmora''''' ({{Translation}} Deadly spirit) is a 2016 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Horror film|horror]] [[masala film]]<ref>{{Cite web|last=Venkateswaran|first=Vikram|date=2016-10-26|title=‘Kashmora’, Rajinikanth & the Horror Masala Genre|url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/2016/10/26/kashmora-is-the-horror-masala-flick-you-need-to-see-this-diwali-fingers-crossed|access-date=2020-08-19|website=[[The Quint]]|language=en}}</ref> written and directed by [[Gokul (director)|Gokul]]. It features [[Karthi]] in dual roles for the second time after ''[[Siruthai]]'' as the protagonist and antagonist respectively<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/180816/karthis-tyrant-look-in-kashmora.html|title=Karthi’s ‘tyrant’ look in Kashmora|date=2016-08-18|newspaper=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=2016-10-09}}</ref> alongside [[Nayanthara]], and [[Sri Divya]]. The film features soundtrack composed by [[Santhosh Narayanan]], cinematography handled by [[Om Prakash]] and edited by [[V. J. Sabu Joseph]].
'''''Kaashmora''''' ({{Translation|Deadly spirit}}){{efn|Also the title character.}} is a 2016 Indian [[Tamil language|Tamil]]-language [[Horror film|horror]] [[masala film]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Venkateswaran |first=Vikram |date=26 October 2016 |title='Kashmora', Rajinikanth & the Horror Masala Genre |url=https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/kashmora-is-the-horror-masala-flick-you-need-to-see-this-diwali-fingers-crossed#read-more |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20231006054617/https://www.thequint.com/entertainment/kashmora-is-the-horror-masala-flick-you-need-to-see-this-diwali-fingers-crossed%23read-more |archive-date=6 October 2023 |access-date=6 October 2023 |website=[[The Quint]]}}</ref> written and directed by [[Gokul (director)|Gokul]]. It features [[Karthi]] in a [[dual roles]] as the protagonist and antagonist respectively alongside [[Nayanthara]], and [[Sri Divya]]. The film features soundtrack composed by [[Santhosh Narayanan]], cinematography handled by [[Om Prakash]] and edited by [[V. J. Sabu Joseph]]. It was released worldwide on 28 October 2016, coinciding with [[Diwali]].


Kaashmora, filmed  in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] while it was also dubbed and released in [[Telugu language|Telugu]], released worldwide on 28 October 2016, coinciding with the [[Diwali]] festival.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/nayanthara-and-karthi-in-kashmora-tamil-news-129761|title=Karthi and Nayanthara together in May|work=indiaglitz.com|access-date=2015-08-15}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/karthi-sivakumars-kashmora-to-roll-from-february-2015-690719|title=Karthi Sivakumars Kashmora To Roll From February 2015 - NDTV Movies|website=NDTVMovies.com|access-date=2016-05-05}}</ref>
== Plot ==
Kaashmora and his family are [[con artists]] who cheat people in the name of [[black magic]] and dark spirits. One day, Yamini, a [[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]] research student, joins Kaashmora to gather evidence and expose him to the public. Kaashmora's fame makes him respected by a superstitious and fraudulent minister. Kaashmora earns Minister Dhanakodi's trust. When the [[Income Tax Department|income tax department]] raids Dhanakodi's house, he asks his henchmen to transfer all the illegal money to Kaashmora's house. Seeing this as an opportunity to escape and settle abroad, Kaashmora's family ran with the money. Meanwhile, Chelapathy Rao seeks Kaashmora's help and brings him to a haunted bungalow on the outskirts of [[Tamil Nadu]] and [[Andhra Pradesh]]. In the house, actual ghosts haunt Kaashmora.


==Plot==
Meanwhile, in [[Chennai]], Dhanakodi learns that Kaashmora is a fraudster and sends his henchmen to kill his family. The henchmen try to get Kaashmora from the bungalow but cannot since the ghost beats them and drags Kaashmora and his family inside the house. The family encounters a broker trapped inside the house for a long time. The broker says that the bungalow was once a princess's palace. Ever since her death, residents and owners of the house have met with an ill fate. He also informs us that there are 13 ghosts in the bungalow. The trapped people meet the ghost of Raj Nayak, the head of all 12 spirits. Raj Nayak asks Kaashmora to help him and his subordinates reach the spiritual world. He then locks them in the castle. That night, a young girl in Kaashmora's dream leads him to a closed door within the palace.
Kaashmora and his family are con artists who cheat people in the name of black magic and dark spirits. One day, a PhD research student named Yamini joins Kaashmora, only to gather evidence and expose him to the public. Kaashmora's fame brings him to a superstitious and fraudulent minister. Kaashmora earns the minister's trust. When the income tax department raids the minister's house, the minister asks his henchmen to transfer all of the illegal money to Kaashmora's house. Seeing this as an opportunity to escape and settle abroad, Kaashmora's family escapes with the money. Meanwhile, Chelapathy Rao seeks Kaashmora's help and brings him to a haunted bungalow in [[Andhra Pradesh]]. In the bungalow, Kaashmora is haunted by actual ghosts.


Back in Chennai, the minister learns that Kaashmora is a fraudster and sends his henchmen to kill his family. The henchmen try to get Kaashmora from the bungalow but are unable to do so as the ghost beats them all and drags Kaashmora and his family inside the bungalow. Inside, they meet a broker who got trapped inside the bungalow for a long time. The broker says that the bungalow was once a princess's palace. Ever since her death, residents and owners of the bungalow had met with an ill-fate. He also tells that there are 13 ghosts in the bungalow. The trapped people meet the ghost of Raj Nayak, the head of all 12 ghosts. Raj Nayak asks Kaashmora to help him, and his subordinates reach the spiritual world. He then locks them in the castle. That night, a young girl in Kaashmora's dream leads him to a locked door within the castle.
As Kaashmora wakes up, Yamini tells him that Chelapathy Rao, the man who led him here, died 75 years ago, and his spirit took Kaashmora and Yamini here. Kaashmora searches the castle and gets hold of an old book dating back 700 years, narrating about Raj Nayak.


Waking up, Kaashmora follows the same route, but is stopped by Yamini, who reveals to him that Chelapathy Rao, the man who led him here, died 75 years ago, and it was his ghost that led Kaashmora, as well as Yamini, to the bungalow. Kaashmora searches the castle and gets hold of an old book that dates back 700 years. Raj Nayak was a self-obsessed warlord and a womanizer. The king remained silent and did not interfere with Raj Nayak's growing atrocities because of his military prowess. One day, Princess Rathna Mahadevi elopes with her lover, who is the enemy kingdom's prince. The king announces that he will marry off Rathna and give away half of his kingdom to the man who finds her. Raj Nayak kills the prince and forcibly brings Rathna back. He demands to be wed to the princess and wants the other half of the kingdom as dowry. When opposed, he kills the crown prince and the king. Raj Nayak then marries Rathna and crowns himself King. However, Rathna has other plans. She and her friends seduce Raj Nayak and his subordinates. While Raj Nayak's subordinates are burned alive, Raj Nayak is beheaded by Rathna. However, he kills her before dying. Before breathing her last breath, Rathna places a curse on the 13 men, preventing them from reaching the spiritual world.
Raj Nayak was a self-obsessed warlord and a womaniser. The king remained silent and did not interfere with Raj Nayak's growing atrocities because of his military prowess. One day, Princess Rathna Mahadevi elopes with her lover, the enemy kingdom's prince. The king announces that he will marry Rathna and give away half of his kingdom to the man who finds her. Raj Nayak kills the prince and brings Rathna back. He demands to be married to the princess and wants the other half of the kingdom to be a dowry. When opposed, he kills the crown prince and the king. Raj Nayak then marries Rathna and crowns himself king. However, Rathna has other plans. She and her friends deceives and seduce Raj Nayak and his subordinates. While Raj Nayak's subordinates are drugged and burned alive, Rathna beheads Raj Nayak when he starts to faint. However, he kills her and her assistants before dying. Before breathing her last breath, Rathna, having magical powers, places a curse on the 13 men, preventing them from reaching the spiritual world.


Since then, Raj Nayak and the other 12 ghosts had haunted the palace and its occupants. An exorcist once had predicted that Raj Nayak and the other ghosts would reach eternal power if they are able to sacrifice the lives of five people belonging to the same family with the same birth star (Rohini). The sacrifice should be performed by a lady who is the only woman in her generation. This should happen during the Navakaali Pournami that occurs once every millennium. Kaashmora recollects that his family members all have the same birth sign and that Yamini is the only woman in her family.
Afterwards, Raj Nayak and the other 12 ghosts haunted the palace and its occupants. According to an exorcist, Raj Nayak would become immortal if he sacrificed five people in a family born with the same birth star ([[Taurus (constellation)|Rohini]]). A lady who is the only woman in her generation should perform the sacrifice. It should happen during the Navakaali [[Purnima|Pournami]] (special [[full moon]] night), which occurs once every millennium. Kaashmora recollects that his family members all have the same birth sign and that Yamini is the only woman in her family.


That night, Navakaali Pournami occurs, and Raj Nayak forces Kaashmora and his family to a guillotine. The young girl from Kaashmora's dream appears, and turns out to be Rathna's reincarnation. While Rathna and Raj Nayak fight each other, Kaashmora fends off the subordinate ghosts with the help of a magical sword. Rathna's conscience leads him to a chamber within the castle where Raj Nayak's remains are. Using the sword, Kaashmora destroys the remains, making Raj Nayak vulnerable. Rathna destroys Raj Nayak's spirit, and it goes to the underworld. The other spirits flee the castle to the spiritual world. Kaashmora and his family get out of the castle, and he claims that he has destroyed the spirits and cleansed the centuries-haunted bungalow. Kaashmora's family told the politician that the money stolen from the politician has been kept by the ghost.
That night, Navakaali Pournami occurs, and Raj Nayak forces Kaashmora and his family to the guillotine. The young girl from Kaashmora's dream appears and turns out to be Rathna's reincarnation. While Rathna and Raj Nayak fight each other, Kaashmora fends off the subordinate ghosts with the help of a magical sword. Rathna's conscience leads him to a chamber within the castle where Raj Nayak's remains are. Using the dagger, Kaashmora destroys the remains, making Raj Nayak vulnerable. Rathna's spirit destroys Raj Nayak's spirit, and it goes to the underworld thus escaping his curse. The other spirits flee the castle for the spiritual world. Having escaped the palace, Kaashmora claims he defeated the ghosts and cleansed the centuries-old bungalow. Kaashmora's family gives Dhanakodi his documents and informs him that the spirit kept the stolen money. The camera that Yamini used to record Kaashmora is eventually burnt by his father.


==Cast==
== Cast ==
* [[Karthi]] as Kaashmora and Raj Nayak
{{Cast listing|
* [[Karthi]] as Kaashmora and Raj Nayak (dual role)
* [[Nayanthara]] as Rathna Mahadevi
* [[Nayanthara]] as Rathna Mahadevi
* [[Sri Divya]] as Yamini
* [[Sri Divya]] as Yamini
* [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Kaashmora's father
* [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] as Kaashmora's father
* [[Sharath Lohitashwa]] as Minister
* [[Sharath Lohithaswa]] as Minister Dhanakodi
* [[Madhusudhan Rao (actor)|Madhusudhan Rao]] as Swamy
* Syed as Minister's P.A.
* [[Madhusudhan Rao (actor)|Madhusudhan Rao]] as Swamy Thirumeni
* [[Pattimandram Raja]] as Yamini's father
* [[Pattimandram Raja]] as Yamini's father
* [[Saravana Subbiah]] as show host
* [[Saravana Subbiah]] as show host
* Muruganandam as a property broker
* Muruganandam as a property broker
* [[Jangiri Madhumitha]] as Amala, Kaashmora's sister
* [[Jangiri Madhumitha]] as Amala, Kaashmora's sister
* [[Siddharth Vipin]] as Yamini's bride
* [[Siddharth Vipin]] as Yamini's groom
* Vinoth Munna as Assistant Commissioner
* David Solomon Raja as Inspector
* Mukhtar Khan as King
* [[Ajay Ghosh]] as Priest
* Arandhai Rajagopal as Thirumeni's assistant
* [[Raju Sundaram]] special appearance in the song "Dhikku Dhikku Sir"
* [[Raju Sundaram]] special appearance in the song "Dhikku Dhikku Sir"
}}


==Production==
== Production ==
Production was begun in the first week of May 2015. Karthi plays two roles: a king (Raj Nayak), a youth (Kaashmora).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/karthi-nayanthara-sri-divya-kashmora-shooting-progressing-tamil-news-159511.html|title=IndiaGlitz&nbsp;— Karthi Nayanthara Sri Divya Kashmora shooting progressing&nbsp;— Tamil Movie News|access-date=2016-07-18}}</ref> [[Nayanthara]] plays a princess and [[Sri Divya]] as a research student, and [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]] was cast as Karthi's father.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/020616/kashmora-crew-shooting-in-full-swing.html|title=Kashmora crew shooting in full swing|access-date=2016-07-25}}</ref> Karthi learnt [[Equestrianism|horseriding]] in preparation for the film.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/040417/karthi-wants-to-fly-for-real.html|title=Karthi wants to fly, for real!|date=5 April 2017|work=Deccan Chronicle|access-date=31 July 2017|url-status=bot: unknown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405012434/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/040417/karthi-wants-to-fly-for-real.html|archive-date=5 April 2017|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
Production begun in the first week of May 2015,<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 May 2015 |title=Karthi's horror movie 'Kashmora' shooting starts |url=https://www.livechennai.com/detailnews.asp?newsid=18751&catid=10 |access-date=14 October 2024 |website=LiveChennai.com |archive-date=15 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215190331/https://www.livechennai.com/detailnews.asp?newsid=18751&catid=10 |url-status=live }}</ref> delayed from February.<ref>{{Cite web |date=9 November 2014 |title=Karthi Sivakumars Kashmora To Roll From February 2015 |url=http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/karthi-sivakumars-kashmora-to-roll-from-february-2015-690719 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912231432/http://movies.ndtv.com/regional/karthi-sivakumars-kashmora-to-roll-from-february-2015-690719 |archive-date=12 September 2015 |access-date=5 May 2016 |website=[[NDTV]] |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]}}</ref> Karthi plays two roles, including the title character.<ref>{{Cite news |date=16 August 2014 |title=Karthi to play a dual role in Kashmora |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthi-to-play-a-dual-role-in-kashmora/articleshow/40313764.cms |access-date=14 October 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=15 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215132641/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/karthi-to-play-a-dual-role-in-kashmora/articleshow/40313764.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Vadivelu]] was initially cast as this character's father before he was replaced by [[Vivek (actor)|Vivek]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2 June 2016 |title=Kashmora crew shooting in full swing |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/020616/kashmora-crew-shooting-in-full-swing.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605201458/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/020616/kashmora-crew-shooting-in-full-swing.html |archive-date=5 June 2016 |access-date=25 July 2016 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Rajendran |first=Gopinath |date=23 January 2024 |title=Director Gokul on 'Singapore Saloon,' and his experience working with RJ Balaji and a slew of veteran actors |url=https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-gokul-on-singapore-saloon-and-his-experience-working-with-rj-balaji-and-a-slew-of-veteran-actors/article67766117.ece |access-date=26 February 2024 |website=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=25 February 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225214559/https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/director-gokul-on-singapore-saloon-and-his-experience-working-with-rj-balaji-and-a-slew-of-veteran-actors/article67766117.ece |url-status=live }}</ref> Karthi learnt [[Equestrianism|horseriding]] in preparation for his other role.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 April 2017 |title=Karthi wants to fly, for real! |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/040417/karthi-wants-to-fly-for-real.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405012434/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/040417/karthi-wants-to-fly-for-real.html |archive-date=5 April 2017 |access-date=31 July 2017 |website=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref> The technical crew includes the art director [[Rajeevan]], editor [[V. J. Sabu Joseph]], and cinematographer [[Om Prakash (cinematographer)|Om Prakash]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Alex |date=17 August 2016 |title=Kashmora Release Date: Kaashmora Movie Audio, Trailer |url=http://www.scooptimes.com/release-date/kashmora-release-date/4443 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160709165133/http://www.scooptimes.com/release-date/kashmora-release-date/4443 |archive-date=9 July 2016 |access-date=18 July 2016 |website=Scooptimes}}</ref> The film was marketed as a mix of action and comedy.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=30 May 2015 |title=Makers of Karthi starrer 'Kashmora' use 360-degree camera rig |url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/makers-of-karthi-starrer-kashmora-use-360-degree-camera-rig/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160828212514/http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/makers-of-karthi-starrer-kashmora-use-360-degree-camera-rig/ |archive-date=28 August 2016 |access-date=18 July 2016 |website=[[The Indian Express]] |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=18 August 2016 |title=Karthi's 'tyrant' look in Kashmora |url=https://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/180816/karthis-tyrant-look-in-kashmora.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818114137/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/entertainment/kollywood/180816/karthis-tyrant-look-in-kashmora.html |archive-date=18 August 2016 |access-date=9 October 2016 |work=[[Deccan Chronicle]]}}</ref>
 
The music for the movie was composed by [[Santhosh Narayanan]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.ssmusic.tv/kashmora-is-wrapped-up/|title=Kashmora is Wrapped up !|website=ssmusic.tv|access-date=2016-06-13}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.top10cinema.com/article/39841/kaashmora-trailer-evokes-huge-response|title=Kaashmora Trailer evokes huge response|date=2016-10-08|newspaper=Top 10 Cinema|access-date=2016-10-08}}</ref> Other crew includes the art director [[Rajeevan]], editor [[V J Sabu Joseph]], and cinematographer [[Om Prakash (cinematographer)|Om Prakash]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.scooptimes.com/release-date/kashmora-release-date/4443|title=Kashmora Release Date: Kashmora Movie Audio, Trailer&nbsp;— Scooptimes|last=admin|date=2016-06-05|language=en-US|access-date=2016-07-18}}</ref> The film was marketed as a mix of action and comedy.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/makers-of-karthi-starrer-kashmora-use-360-degree-camera-rig/|title=Makers of Karthi starrer ‘Kashmora’ use 360-degree camera rig|date=2015-05-30|access-date=2016-07-18}}</ref>


==Visual effects==
The "3D Face scan" technology has been used in this film.<ref>{{Cite web |date=27 June 2016 |title=Kashmora joins the Diwali race first |url=http://www.woodsdeck.com/stories/3619-kashmora-joins-the-diwali-race-first |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161004000550/http://www.woodsdeck.com/stories/3619-kashmora-joins-the-diwali-race-first |archive-date=4 October 2016 |access-date=18 July 2016 |website=WoodsDeck}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=26 February 2016 |title=Makers of Kashmora to use Motion capture technology |url=http://www.tamilstar.com/news-id-makers-of-kashmora-to-use-motion-capture-technology-kashmora-26-02-1615143.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816025913/http://www.tamilstar.com/news-id-makers-of-kashmora-to-use-motion-capture-technology-kashmora-26-02-1615143.htm |archive-date=16 August 2016 |access-date=18 July 2016 |website=Tamil Star}}</ref> ''Kaashmora'' comprises 70 minutes of VFX scenes.<ref>{{Cite news |date=22 October 2016 |title=VFX supervisor Stalinsays that Kaashmora's CGI will be on par with the work produced in Hollywood |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/%E2%80%98All-directors-should-learn-the-basics-of-visual-effects%E2%80%99/article16078762.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221117061850/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/%E2%80%98All-directors-should-learn-the-basics-of-visual-effects%E2%80%99/article16078762.ece |archive-date=17 November 2022 |access-date=6 October 2023 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref> Director Gokul says that, 360-degree [[Omnidirectional (360-degree) camera|omnidirectional camera]] rig is used for shooting a particular sequence and this is the first Indian film to use this technology.<ref name=":0" /> This technology covers entire [[360-degree video|360 degree]], approximately entire sphere.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 May 2015 |title=Kashmora uses 360-Degree omnidirectional camera rig |url=http://www.nowrunning.com/kashmora-uses-360-degree-omnidirectional-camera-rig/109188/story.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160815154103/http://www.nowrunning.com/kashmora-uses-360-degree-omnidirectional-camera-rig/109188/story.htm |archive-date=15 August 2016 |access-date=18 July 2016 |website=Nowrunning}}</ref> Omnidirectional cameras are used where large visual field coverage is needed, such as in [[panoramic photography]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=1 June 2015 |title=New Camera Technology in Kashmora |url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/New-Camera-Technology-in-Kashmora/2015/06/01/article2842623.ece |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160816213010/http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/New-Camera-Technology-in-Kashmora/2015/06/01/article2842623.ece |archive-date=16 August 2016 |access-date=18 July 2016 |website=[[The New Indian Express]]}}</ref> This camera is used in this film to shoot a song and few scenes.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 May 2015 |title=Makers of 'Kashmora' use 360-degree camera rig |url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/makers-of-kashmora-use-360-degree-camera-rig/articleshow/47480172.cms |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101140143/http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/makers-of-kashmora-use-360-degree-camera-rig/articleshow/47480172.cms |archive-date=1 November 2016 |access-date=18 July 2016 |website=[[The Economic Times]] |agency=[[Indo-Asian News Service|IANS]]}}</ref> Filming wrapped in June 2016.<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 June 2016 |title=Kashmora is Wrapped up ! |url=http://www.ssmusic.tv/kashmora-is-wrapped-up/ |url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616115732/http://www.ssmusic.tv/kashmora-is-wrapped-up/ |archive-date=16 June 2016 |access-date=13 June 2016 |website=[[SS Music]]}}</ref>
It's been said that the "3D Face scan" technology has been used in this film.<ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.woodsdeck.com/stories/3619-kashmora-joins-the-diwali-race-first |title= Kashmora joins the Diwali race first |last=WoodsDeck |website= WoodsDeck|access-date=2016-07-18}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url= http://www.tamilstar.com/news-id-makers-of-kashmora-to-use-motion-capture-technology-kashmora-26-02-1615143.htm|title=Makers of Kashmora to use Motion capture technology|access-date=2016-07-18}}</ref> [[Karthi|Karthi's]] face has been 3D scanned for an important sequence which will be running 15 minutes.<ref>{{cite news|title=3D Scanning Technology used in Kaashmora|url=http://www.indiaglitz.com/karthi-nayanthara-sridivya-kaashmora-uses-3d-face-scan-technology-tamil-news-153180.html|access-date=22 February 2016|publisher=Indiaglitz.com|date=21 February 2016}}</ref> Kaashmora comprises 80 minutes of VFX scenes.{{citation needed|date=August 2020}} Director Gokul says that, 360-degree [[omnidirectional camera]] rig is used for shooting a particular sequence and this is the first time for an Indian movie to use this technology.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies-cinema-news-15/karthis-kashmora-team-uses-360-degree-omnidirectional-camera-rig.html|title=Karthi's Kashmora team uses 360 degree omnidirectional camera rig|access-date=2016-07-18}}</ref> This technology covers entire [[360-degree video|360 degree]], approximately entire sphere.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.nowrunning.com/kashmora-uses-360-degree-omnidirectional-camera-rig/109188/story.htm|title=Kashmora uses 360-Degree omnidirectional camera rig|access-date=2016-07-18}}</ref> [[Omnidirectional camera]]s are used where large visual field coverage is needed, such as in [[panoramic photography]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/New-Camera-Technology-in-Kashmora/2015/06/01/article2842623.ece|title=New Camera Technology in Kashmora|access-date=2016-07-18}}</ref> This camera is used in this movie to shoot a song and few scenes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/makers-of-kashmora-use-360-degree-camera-rig/articleshow/47480172.cms|title=Makers of 'Kashmora' use 360-degree camera rig&nbsp;— The Economic Times|access-date=2016-07-18}}</ref> Art direction team has erected 17 sets in and around Chennai to make simultaneous filming process and to save time.


==Soundtrack==
== Soundtrack ==
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The soundtrack album is composed by [[Santhosh Narayanan]], collaborating with [[Karthi]] for the second time after ''[[Madras (film)|Madras]]'' (2014). The audio rights for the Tamil and the dubbed Telugu versions were purchased by [[Think Music India|Think Music]]. The album featuring six tracks, features lyrics written by Lalithanand and Muthamil in the original Tamil version. In contrast, the dubbed Telugu version consists of lyrics written by [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]], [[Vennelakanti]], [[Bhuvana Chandra|Bhuvanachandra]] and [[Rakendu Mouli]]. Both Tamil and Telugu versions of the soundtrack album was launched simultaneously on 7 October 2016, in [[Chennai]] and [[Hyderabad]], along with the theatrical trailer of the film, was released.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thetelugufilmnagar.com/2016/10/07/kaashmoras-theatrical-trailer-out/|title=Kaashmora’s Theatrical Trailer Out|access-date=2016-10-13}}</ref>
The soundtrack album is composed by [[Santhosh Narayanan]], collaborating with Karthi for the second time after ''[[Madras (film)|Madras]]'' (2014). The audio rights were purchased by [[Think Music]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 30, 2016 |title=Think Music bags Kashmora |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/think-music-bags-kashmora/articleshow/54604296.cms |access-date=14 October 2024 |work=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=15 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215135506/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/think-music-bags-kashmora/articleshow/54604296.cms |url-status=live }}</ref> The soundtrack album was launched on 7 October 2016, in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 22, 2016 |title=Kaashmora audio on October 7 |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/kaashmora-audio-on-october-7/articleshow/54462485.cms |access-date=2024-10-14 |work=[[The Times of India]] |archive-date=15 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241215133710/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/kaashmora-audio-on-october-7/articleshow/54462485.cms |url-status=live }}</ref>
 
The Tamil version of the soundtrack album received positive reviews, while the Telugu  version received mixed reviews. Indiaglitz rated the album 3.5 out of 5 stars, stating that "The entire album has a tinge of echo to it, the depth of which lands the right notes for a supernatural score. With two karaoke tracks thrown into the kitty, Kashmora is a delightful album. It needs no introduction that Santhosh Narayanan is a musical genius; we have seen this right from his debut, to the recently blockbuster success, Kabali. Adding one more feather to his hat, Sathosh has struck the chord, yet again, as being one-of-a-kind."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiaglitz.com/kaashmora-songs-review-tamil-movie-19691|title=Kaashmora Music review songs lyrics|website=IndiaGlitz.com|access-date=2019-10-19}}</ref> ''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the album 3 out of 5, and stated that "This one's not a usual Santhosh fest, but works in some parts!"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Music-Review-Kaashmora/articleshow/54976369.cms|title=Music Review: Kaashmora - Times of India|website=The Times of India|language=en|access-date=2019-10-19}}</ref> Behindwoods rated the album 2.75 out of 5, summarised it as "Kaashmora has the magical spell, the experimental tint, and the typical Santhosh Narayanan flavor."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movies/kaashmora/kashmora-songs-review.html|title=Kaashmora (aka) Kasmora Songs review|date=2016-10-07|website=Behindwoods|access-date=2019-10-19}}</ref>


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''[[The Times of India]]'' rated the album 3 out of 5, and stated that "This one's not a usual Santhosh fest, but works in some parts!"<ref>{{Cite web |last=CR |first=Sharanya |date=21 October 2016 |title=Music Review: Kaashmora |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Music-Review-Kaashmora/articleshow/54976369.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191113173238/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/music/Music-Review-Kaashmora/articleshow/54976369.cms |archive-date=13 November 2019 |access-date=19 October 2019 |website=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref>
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== Release ==
''Kaashmora'' was released worldwide on 28 October 2016 with [[Thenandal Studio Limited|Sri Thenandal Films]] buying the distribution rights.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 October 2016 |title=Karthi's Kashmora release date officially announced |url=https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/karthis-kashmora-release-date-officially-announced-51712 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231006053732/https://www.thenewsminute.com/flix/karthis-kashmora-release-date-officially-announced-51712 |archive-date=6 October 2023 |access-date=6 October 2023 |website=[[The News Minute]] |language=en}}</ref> The satellite rights were sold to [[Jaya TV]], where it premiered on 14 April 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |date=26 April 2017 |title=Premieres of blockbuster Tamil films significantly spiked Tamil GECs ratings: BARC |url=https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/premieres-of-blockbuster-tamil-films-significantly-spiked-tamil-gecs-ratingsbarc-68563.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220702213238/https://www.exchange4media.com/media-tv-news/premieres-of-blockbuster-tamil-films-significantly-spiked-tamil-gecs-ratingsbarc-68563.html |archive-date=2 July 2022 |access-date=6 October 2023 |website=Exchange4media}}</ref> Digital rights of the film were bought by [[Amazon Prime Video]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=12 January 2017 |title=Pongal: Amazon Prime to premiere 'Kaashmora'; stream 'Kabali' & 'Theri' |url=https://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/video-on-demand/pongal-amazon-prime-to-premiere-kaashmora-stream-kabali-theri-170112 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118195548/https://www.indiantelevision.com/iworld/video-on-demand/pongal-amazon-prime-to-premiere-kaashmora-stream-kabali-theri-170112 |archive-date=18 January 2021 |access-date=6 October 2023 |website=indiantelevision.com |language=en}}</ref>
 
== Reception ==
M. Suganth of ''[[The Times of India]]'' wrote, "The film contains the usual horror comedy tropes, but presents them all in a slightly different way, and at a grander scale, which makes it feel different, even though it is essentially an old wine in a new, big-budget bottle".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Suganth |first=M |date=28 October 2016 |title=Kaashmora Movie Review |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kaashmora/movie-review/55116661.cms |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925170637/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movie-reviews/kaashmora/movie-review/55116661.cms |archive-date=25 September 2017 |access-date=7 October 2023 |work=[[The Times of India]]}}</ref> ''[[The Hindu]]'' wrote, "All in all, it is a good effort and should appeal to dark fantasy lovers".<ref>{{Cite news |date=28 October 2016 |title=Kaashmora: A fine fantasy |url=https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Kaashmora-A-fine-fantasy/article16084490.ece |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231007044133/https://www.thehindu.com/features/cinema/cinema-reviews/Kaashmora-A-fine-fantasy/article16084490.ece |archive-date=7 October 2023 |access-date=7 October 2023 |work=[[The Hindu]]}}</ref>


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== Box office ==
| headline = Track-List (Telugu Version)
The film collected {{INRConvert|8|c}} in [[Tamil Nadu]] on the first day. The film collected more than {{INRConvert|26|c}} worldwide in two days.<ref>{{Cite web |last=R |first=Manoj Kumar |date=31 October 2016 |title=Kodi vs Kaashmora box office collections: Dhanush film dominates Tamil Nadu, Karthi film rocks worldwide |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kodi-vs-kaashmora-box-office-dhanush-film-dominates-tamil-nadu-karthi-film-rocks-worldwide-3729913/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210517162901/https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kodi-vs-kaashmora-box-office-dhanush-film-dominates-tamil-nadu-karthi-film-rocks-worldwide-3729913/ |archive-date=17 May 2021 |access-date=18 May 2020 |website=[[The Indian Express]]}}</ref>
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| title1 = Dhukku Dhukku Sir
| lyrics1 = [[Chandrabose (lyricist)|Chandrabose]]
| extra1 = M. L. R. Karthikeyan
| length1 = 3:15
| title2 = Jagadamma
| lyrics2 = [[Vennelakanti]]
| extra2 = Ananthu
| length2 = 3:25
| title3 = Oyaa Oyaa
| lyrics3 = [[Bhuvana Chandra]]
| extra3 = [[Kalpana Raghavendar]]
| length3 = 4:57
| title4 = Thakida Thakida
| lyrics4 = [[Rakendu Mouli]]
| extra4 = Santhosh Narayanan, Saisharan
| length4 = 3:51
| title5 = Dhukku Dhukku Sir
| note5 = [[Karaoke]]
| length5 = 3:15
| title6 = Oyaa Oyaa
| note6  = [[Karaoke]]
| length6 = 4:57
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==Release==
== Accolades ==
Kaashmora was released worldwide on 28 October 2016 in both Tamil and Telugu versions, with [[Sri Thenandal Films|Thenandal Films]] bought the distribution rights for the former, while the latter was distributed by [[PVP Cinema]]. The satellite rights of the film were sold to [[Jaya TV]].<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.tholaikatchi.in/kaashmora-movie-premier |title=Jaya TV Tamil New Year Special – Kaashmora Tamil Movie Premier |work= tholaikatchi.in |access-date=10 December 2017}}</ref> Digital rights of the film were bought by [[Amazon Prime Video]].
The film won two [[Tamil Nadu State Film Awards]]: Best Comedy Actress (Madhumita) and Best Stunt Coordinator (Anbariv), sharing the latter award with ''[[24 (2016 film)|24]]''.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-01-30 |title=Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for 2016-2022 announced; see full list |url=https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/tamil-nadu-state-film-awards-for-2016-2022-announced-see-full-list-23614375 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260130060303/https://www.mid-day.com/entertainment/regional-indian-cinema-news/article/tamil-nadu-state-film-awards-for-2016-2022-announced-see-full-list-23614375 |archive-date=2026-01-30 |access-date=2026-01-30 |work=[[Mid-Day]] |language=en}}</ref>


==Box office==
== Notes ==
The film collected {{INRConvert|8|c}} in [[Tamil Nadu]] in first day.The film collected more than {{INRConvert|26|c}} worldwide in two days.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/regional/kodi-vs-kaashmora-box-office-dhanush-film-dominates-tamil-nadu-karthi-film-rocks-worldwide-3729913/|title=Kodi vs Kaashmora box office collections: Dhanush film dominates Tamil Nadu, Karthi film rocks worldwide|website=The Indian Express|date=2016-10-31|access-date=2020-05-18}}</ref> The film collected {{INRConvert|12.50|c}} in [[Tamil Nadu]] and approximately {{INRConvert|11.10|c}} in [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]], [[Karnataka]] and [[Kerala]] in first weekend. The film collected {{INRConvert|8|c}} in overseas, {{INRConvert|3|c}} in [[United States]], {{INRConvert|12|l}} in [[Canada]], {{INRConvert|14|l}} in [[UK]], {{INRConvert|86|l}} in [[UAE]], {{INRConvert|9|l}} in [[France]], {{INRConvert|64|l}} in [[Malaysia]], {{INRConvert|34|l}} in [[Australia]], {{INRConvert|2|l}} in [[New Zealand]], international collection of {{INRConvert|2.25|c}} and {{INRConvert|31.60|c}} worldwide.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ibtimes.co.in/kaashmora-kodi-worldwide-box-office-collection-karthis-film-beats-dhanushs-movie-1st-weekend-702106|title=Kaashmora (Kashmora), Kodi worldwide box office collection: Karthi's film beats Dhanush's movie in 1st weekend|website=International Business Times|date=2016-11-02|access-date=2020-05-18}}</ref>
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For the Telugu film, see Kashmora (1986 film).
Not to be confused with Kashmore.

Kaashmora
File:Kaashmora poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGokul
Produced by
Written by
  • Yashwant Mahilwar
  • John Mahendran (dialogue)
  • R. Murugesan (additional dialogue)
Screenplay byGokul
Story byGokul
Starring
Music bySanthosh Narayanan
CinematographyOm Prakash
Edited byV. J. Sabu Joseph
Production
company
Distributed bySri Thenandal Films
Release date
  • 28 October 2016 (2016-10-28)
Running time
164 minutes
CountryIndia
LanguageTamil
Budget₹60 crore[1]

Kaashmora (transl. Deadly spirit)[lower-alpha 1] is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language horror masala film[2] written and directed by Gokul. It features Karthi in a dual roles as the protagonist and antagonist respectively alongside Nayanthara, and Sri Divya. The film features soundtrack composed by Santhosh Narayanan, cinematography handled by Om Prakash and edited by V. J. Sabu Joseph. It was released worldwide on 28 October 2016, coinciding with Diwali.

Plot[edit | edit source]

Kaashmora and his family are con artists who cheat people in the name of black magic and dark spirits. One day, Yamini, a PhD research student, joins Kaashmora to gather evidence and expose him to the public. Kaashmora's fame makes him respected by a superstitious and fraudulent minister. Kaashmora earns Minister Dhanakodi's trust. When the income tax department raids Dhanakodi's house, he asks his henchmen to transfer all the illegal money to Kaashmora's house. Seeing this as an opportunity to escape and settle abroad, Kaashmora's family ran with the money. Meanwhile, Chelapathy Rao seeks Kaashmora's help and brings him to a haunted bungalow on the outskirts of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. In the house, actual ghosts haunt Kaashmora.

Meanwhile, in Chennai, Dhanakodi learns that Kaashmora is a fraudster and sends his henchmen to kill his family. The henchmen try to get Kaashmora from the bungalow but cannot since the ghost beats them and drags Kaashmora and his family inside the house. The family encounters a broker trapped inside the house for a long time. The broker says that the bungalow was once a princess's palace. Ever since her death, residents and owners of the house have met with an ill fate. He also informs us that there are 13 ghosts in the bungalow. The trapped people meet the ghost of Raj Nayak, the head of all 12 spirits. Raj Nayak asks Kaashmora to help him and his subordinates reach the spiritual world. He then locks them in the castle. That night, a young girl in Kaashmora's dream leads him to a closed door within the palace.

As Kaashmora wakes up, Yamini tells him that Chelapathy Rao, the man who led him here, died 75 years ago, and his spirit took Kaashmora and Yamini here. Kaashmora searches the castle and gets hold of an old book dating back 700 years, narrating about Raj Nayak.

Raj Nayak was a self-obsessed warlord and a womaniser. The king remained silent and did not interfere with Raj Nayak's growing atrocities because of his military prowess. One day, Princess Rathna Mahadevi elopes with her lover, the enemy kingdom's prince. The king announces that he will marry Rathna and give away half of his kingdom to the man who finds her. Raj Nayak kills the prince and brings Rathna back. He demands to be married to the princess and wants the other half of the kingdom to be a dowry. When opposed, he kills the crown prince and the king. Raj Nayak then marries Rathna and crowns himself king. However, Rathna has other plans. She and her friends deceives and seduce Raj Nayak and his subordinates. While Raj Nayak's subordinates are drugged and burned alive, Rathna beheads Raj Nayak when he starts to faint. However, he kills her and her assistants before dying. Before breathing her last breath, Rathna, having magical powers, places a curse on the 13 men, preventing them from reaching the spiritual world.

Afterwards, Raj Nayak and the other 12 ghosts haunted the palace and its occupants. According to an exorcist, Raj Nayak would become immortal if he sacrificed five people in a family born with the same birth star (Rohini). A lady who is the only woman in her generation should perform the sacrifice. It should happen during the Navakaali Pournami (special full moon night), which occurs once every millennium. Kaashmora recollects that his family members all have the same birth sign and that Yamini is the only woman in her family.

That night, Navakaali Pournami occurs, and Raj Nayak forces Kaashmora and his family to the guillotine. The young girl from Kaashmora's dream appears and turns out to be Rathna's reincarnation. While Rathna and Raj Nayak fight each other, Kaashmora fends off the subordinate ghosts with the help of a magical sword. Rathna's conscience leads him to a chamber within the castle where Raj Nayak's remains are. Using the dagger, Kaashmora destroys the remains, making Raj Nayak vulnerable. Rathna's spirit destroys Raj Nayak's spirit, and it goes to the underworld thus escaping his curse. The other spirits flee the castle for the spiritual world. Having escaped the palace, Kaashmora claims he defeated the ghosts and cleansed the centuries-old bungalow. Kaashmora's family gives Dhanakodi his documents and informs him that the spirit kept the stolen money. The camera that Yamini used to record Kaashmora is eventually burnt by his father.

Cast[edit | edit source]

Production[edit | edit source]

Production begun in the first week of May 2015,[3] delayed from February.[4] Karthi plays two roles, including the title character.[5] Vadivelu was initially cast as this character's father before he was replaced by Vivek.[6][7] Karthi learnt horseriding in preparation for his other role.[8] The technical crew includes the art director Rajeevan, editor V. J. Sabu Joseph, and cinematographer Om Prakash.[9] The film was marketed as a mix of action and comedy.[10][11]

The "3D Face scan" technology has been used in this film.[12][13] Kaashmora comprises 70 minutes of VFX scenes.[14] Director Gokul says that, 360-degree omnidirectional camera rig is used for shooting a particular sequence and this is the first Indian film to use this technology.[10] This technology covers entire 360 degree, approximately entire sphere.[15] Omnidirectional cameras are used where large visual field coverage is needed, such as in panoramic photography.[16] This camera is used in this film to shoot a song and few scenes.[17] Filming wrapped in June 2016.[18]

Soundtrack[edit | edit source]

Kaashmora
Soundtrack album by
Santhosh Narayanan
Released7 October 2016 (2016-10-07)
Recorded2015–2016
StudioFuture Tense studios
Prism Sounds Studios
Studios 301
Studio M1
GenreFeature film soundtrack
Length23:41
LanguageTamil
LabelThink Music
ProducerSanthosh Narayanan
Santhosh Narayanan chronology
Kodi
(2016) 		Kaashmora
(2016) 		Guru
(2017)
External audio
Official Audio Jukebox at YouTube

The soundtrack album is composed by Santhosh Narayanan, collaborating with Karthi for the second time after Madras (2014). The audio rights were purchased by Think Music.[19] The soundtrack album was launched on 7 October 2016, in Chennai.[20]

The Times of India rated the album 3 out of 5, and stated that "This one's not a usual Santhosh fest, but works in some parts!"[21]

Track listing
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Dhikku Dhikku Sir"LalithanandSanthosh Narayanan3:15
2."Jagadhammaa"MuthamilAnanthu3:25
3."Oyaa Oyaa"LalithanandKalpana Raghavendar4:57
4."Thakida Thakida"MuthamilSanthosh Narayanan, Saisharan3:51
5."Dhikku Dhikku Sir" (Karaoke)  3:15
6."Oyaa Oyaa" (Karaoke)  4:57
Total length:23:41

Release[edit | edit source]

Kaashmora was released worldwide on 28 October 2016 with Sri Thenandal Films buying the distribution rights.[22] The satellite rights were sold to Jaya TV, where it premiered on 14 April 2017.[23] Digital rights of the film were bought by Amazon Prime Video.[24]

Reception[edit | edit source]

M. Suganth of The Times of India wrote, "The film contains the usual horror comedy tropes, but presents them all in a slightly different way, and at a grander scale, which makes it feel different, even though it is essentially an old wine in a new, big-budget bottle".[25] The Hindu wrote, "All in all, it is a good effort and should appeal to dark fantasy lovers".[26]

Box office[edit | edit source]

The film collected ₹8 crore (US$1.1 million) in Tamil Nadu on the first day. The film collected more than ₹26 crore (US$3.6 million) worldwide in two days.[27]

Accolades[edit | edit source]

The film won two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards: Best Comedy Actress (Madhumita) and Best Stunt Coordinator (Anbariv), sharing the latter award with 24.[28]

Notes[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Also the title character.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Kaashmora box office collection: Karthi's film soars high, mints Rs 12 crore on Day 1". India Today. 30 October 2016. Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  2. ↑ Venkateswaran, Vikram (26 October 2016). "'Kashmora', Rajinikanth & the Horror Masala Genre". The Quint. Retrieved 6 October 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  3. ↑ "Karthi's horror movie 'Kashmora' shooting starts". LiveChennai.com. 5 May 2015. Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  4. ↑ "Karthi Sivakumars Kashmora To Roll From February 2015". NDTV. IANS. 9 November 2014. Archived from the original on 12 September 2015. Retrieved 5 May 2016.
  5. ↑ "Karthi to play a dual role in Kashmora". The Times of India. 16 August 2014. Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  6. ↑ "Kashmora crew shooting in full swing". Deccan Chronicle. 2 June 2016. Archived from the original on 5 June 2016. Retrieved 25 July 2016.
  7. ↑ Rajendran, Gopinath (23 January 2024). "Director Gokul on 'Singapore Saloon,' and his experience working with RJ Balaji and a slew of veteran actors". The Hindu. Archived from the original on 25 February 2024. Retrieved 26 February 2024.
  8. ↑ "Karthi wants to fly, for real!". Deccan Chronicle. 5 April 2017. Archived from the original on 5 April 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2017.
  9. ↑ Alex (17 August 2016). "Kashmora Release Date: Kaashmora Movie Audio, Trailer". Scooptimes. Archived from the original on 9 July 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Makers of Karthi starrer 'Kashmora' use 360-degree camera rig". The Indian Express. Indo-Asian News Service. 30 May 2015. Archived from the original on 28 August 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  11. ↑ "Karthi's 'tyrant' look in Kashmora". Deccan Chronicle. 18 August 2016. Archived from the original on 18 August 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2016.
  12. ↑ "Kashmora joins the Diwali race first". WoodsDeck. 27 June 2016. Archived from the original on 4 October 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  13. ↑ "Makers of Kashmora to use Motion capture technology". Tamil Star. 26 February 2016. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  14. ↑ "VFX supervisor Stalinsays that Kaashmora's CGI will be on par with the work produced in Hollywood". The Hindu. 22 October 2016. Archived from the original on 17 November 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  15. ↑ "Kashmora uses 360-Degree omnidirectional camera rig". Nowrunning. 29 May 2015. Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  16. ↑ "New Camera Technology in Kashmora". The New Indian Express. 1 June 2015. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  17. ↑ "Makers of 'Kashmora' use 360-degree camera rig". The Economic Times. IANS. 30 May 2015. Archived from the original on 1 November 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
  18. ↑ "Kashmora is Wrapped up !". SS Music. 13 June 2016. Archived from the original on 16 June 2016. Retrieved 13 June 2016.
  19. ↑ "Think Music bags Kashmora". The Times of India. 30 September 2016. Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  20. ↑ "Kaashmora audio on October 7". The Times of India. 22 September 2016. Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 14 October 2024.
  21. ↑ CR, Sharanya (21 October 2016). "Music Review: Kaashmora". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 13 November 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
  22. ↑ "Karthi's Kashmora release date officially announced". The News Minute. 21 October 2016. Archived from the original on 6 October 2023. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  23. ↑ "Premieres of blockbuster Tamil films significantly spiked Tamil GECs ratings: BARC". Exchange4media. 26 April 2017. Archived from the original on 2 July 2022. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  24. ↑ "Pongal: Amazon Prime to premiere 'Kaashmora'; stream 'Kabali' & 'Theri'". indiantelevision.com. 12 January 2017. Archived from the original on 18 January 2021. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  25. ↑ Suganth, M (28 October 2016). "Kaashmora Movie Review". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 25 September 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  26. ↑ "Kaashmora: A fine fantasy". The Hindu. 28 October 2016. Archived from the original on 7 October 2023. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  27. ↑ R, Manoj Kumar (31 October 2016). "Kodi vs Kaashmora box office collections: Dhanush film dominates Tamil Nadu, Karthi film rocks worldwide". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 17 May 2021. Retrieved 18 May 2020.
  28. ↑ "Tamil Nadu State Film Awards for 2016-2022 announced; see full list". Mid-Day. 30 January 2026. Archived from the original on 30 January 2026. Retrieved 30 January 2026.

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