Ko

Ko, directed by K.V. Anand, is a Tamil political action thriller about a photojournalist drawn into a dangerous web of deception and power struggle after a colleague is killed during a political rally, made on a budget of 140 million rupees and released on April 22, 2011, grossing 500 million. The film became the only one in lead actor Jiiva's career to run in theaters for 175 days; it was simultaneously dubbed into Telugu as Rangam, also a box office success in that language. It won two Filmfare Awards South, three Vijay Awards, two SIIMA Awards, and four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. Director K.V. Anand began his career first as a photojournalist, then as a cinematographer, winning a National Film Award for his cinematography debut, Thenmavin Kombath. Who it's for: anyone curious about a Tamil thriller drawing a photojournalist into the world of media and politics, giving its lead actor the longest theatrical run of his career. Who it's not for: viewers looking for a film focused purely on action, since this also engages themes like press freedom and celebrity culture in politics.