Kakkan

Kakkan is a 2023 Indian Tamil-language biographical film directed by Prabhu Manikkam and starring Joseph Baby and Kumar Manigandan in the lead roles.

It is based on the life of politician P. Kakkan, and was released on 25 August 2023.

[1] In July 2023, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin released the film's soundtrack at a ceremony, with Kakkan's daughter Kasthuri Bai and his granddaughter and IPS Rajeshwari, in attendance.

A critic from Vikatan praised the political aspects of the film but drew suspicion of the historical accuracy.

[4] Post-release, the Tamil Nadu government granted a tax exemption for the film.