New Delhi: Ram Arun Castro, who had debuted as a hero with ‘The V1 Murder Case’, was all set for the release of his directorial debut with ‘Harkara’. The film had Ram Arun Castro and acclaimed actor Kaali Venkat in the lead roles. The film hit the screens on 25th August, 2023.
OTT Platform & Release Date
Tamil film Harkara has released on the popular OTT platform Aha Tamil/ Aha. As per the latest announcement made by the streaming giant, the film has arrived on the digital platform on Sunday, October 1, 2023. With this official validation of the film’s digital release date, fans of Tamil cinema can now mark their calendars and eagerly await the arrival of Harkara on Aha.
Storyline
‘Harkara’ is set in two different eras, the 1870s and 2023, and features a talented cast including Pichaikkaran Moorthy, Gauthami Chowdary, Jaya Prakash, Kaali Venkat, and Ram Arun Castro. The trailer, which runs for over two minutes, promises a delightful and entertaining experience for the audience. In the present timeline, Kaali Venkat’s character is narrated the story of the first postman of the region, while Ram Arun Castro plays a postman in the period portions. The film revolves around the life of a postman who ventures into a remote mountain village that lacks digital amenities. The movie is produced by N.A.Ramu and Saravanan Ponraj, with music composed by Ramshanker. The technical team includes cinematography by Philip R Sundar and Lokesh Elangovan.
Cast & Crew
The film features a talented cast including Ram Arun Castro, Pichaikkaran Moorthy, Kaali Venkat, Jaya Prakash, and Gauthami Chowdary, among others. The music for the film was composed by Ramshanker, while the cinematography was handled by Lokesh Elangovan and Philip R. Sundar. Dani Charles served as the editor. Saravanan Ponraj and N. A. Ramu produced the film, with Dheena and Arvind Dharmaraj as co-producers.
Hakara Trailer
The movie takes place in a secluded village nestled amidst a hill in Theni, where a fresh postman arrives. During his delivery rounds, he comes across an intriguing tale about Harkara, who was India’s first postman and lived 150 years ago. Harkara was a beloved figure in the village and even fought against the British. Kaali Venkat portrays a modern-day postman, while Ram Arun Castro plays the role of Harkara during the pre-independence era.
