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Kabali (2016)

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Kabali (2016)

Overview

A gangster in Malaysia goes in search of his family after 25 years of imprisonment.


Starring Cast


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive

Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Hinduism: Positive

Viewer Rating
5.9

Overview

A gangster in Malaysia goes in search of his family after 25 years of imprisonment.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Apple TV logoApple TV
Google Play logoGoogle Play
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Progressive

Primary

The film explicitly critiques systemic oppression and exploitation of marginalized Tamil laborers, championing their liberation, self-respect, and collective resistance against injustice. Its central thesis aligns with progressive ideology.

Kabali features a cast that authentically represents its Malaysian Tamil setting. The narrative strongly emphasizes themes of social justice, critiquing systemic oppression and championing the rights of marginalized communities against exploitative power structures.

Secondary

Hinduism is depicted as a foundational cultural and spiritual element for many Malaysian Tamil characters, including the protagonist. The film portrays this aspect of their identity with respect and dignity, aligning with the community's struggle for recognition and justice, presenting it as an affirming part of their heritage.

The film "Kabali" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative primarily focuses on themes of caste discrimination, labor rights, and gang warfare within the Malaysian Tamil community, with no explicit or implicit LGBTQ+ representation.

The film 'Kabali' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on ethnic identity, social justice, and a gangster's personal journey, without engaging with transgender representation.

The film features female characters in significant roles, including Yogi, who participates in action sequences. However, her combat engagements primarily involve the use of firearms. There are no scenes depicting a female character achieving victory over male opponents through hand-to-hand combat, martial arts, or melee weapons.

Kabali is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' genders could have been established and subsequently changed.

Kabali is an original film with characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which characters' races could have been established and subsequently altered.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

5.9

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.1
The Movie Database logo
6.0

Critic Ratings

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5.6
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N/A

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