Mar. 26, 2021|India|130 Min.|n/A
Genre: Action;&;Adventure;Adventure;Drama;Family;Kids;Mystery;South;Indian;Thriller;War
Description: Kaadan 2021 is an Indian drama film available for download in Hindi in various resolutions such as 1080p, 480p, and 720p. The movie, known as “Forester” in Tamil, “Jungle” in Telugu, and “Elephants are My Friends” in Hindi, was written and directed by Prabhu Solomon. Produced by Eros International, it features Rana Daggubati, Vishnu Vishal (in Tamil and Telugu), Pulkit Samrat (in Hindi), Shriya Pilgaonkar, and Zoya Hussain. The film was shot simultaneously in Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, with slight variations in the cast for each version.
Originally slated for release on April 2, 2020, the film’s launch was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tamil and Telugu versions, titled “Kaadan” and “Aranya,” respectively, premiered on March 26, 2021. The Hindi version, “Haathi Mere Saathi,” opted for a direct-to-video release on Zee Cinema and Eros Now on September 18, 2021. Initially, it was also planned to coincide with the Pongal festival on January 15, 2021.
The film received mixed reviews from critics. Suhas Yelupantla of *The Times of India* awarded it 3.5 out of 5 stars, praising its engaging narrative and impressive visuals. Sangeetha Devi Dundoo of *The Hindu* acknowledged Rana Daggubati’s efforts but felt the film had room for improvement. Hemanth Kumar of *Firstpost* described it as educational but lacking in excitement. Manoj Kumar of *The Indian Express* gave it 2 out of 5, calling it sub-standard but commending its cinematography, sound design, and Daggubati’s performance.
The movie, also promoted as a comic strip in the children’s magazine *Tinkle*, explores themes of ecosystem conservation and the bond between humans and elephants.
Cast director: Prabhu Solomon
Cast actor: Rana Daggubati, Vishnu Vishal, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Zoya Hussain, Paras Arora, Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, Sampath Ram, Raghu Babu, Kumki Ashwin, Tinnu Anand
Original name: காடன்