India, April 30 -- Dhanush-starrer Kara has released in theatres today, and viewers who went to catch the Tamil film on the first day in theatres took to social media to share their reactions. The rural crime drama is set in 1991 against the backdrop of the Gulf War and the resulting fuel crisis. Viewers have unanimously praised Dhanush's lead performance, with particular attention to the gripping bank-robbery sequences and the engaging background score by GV Prakash Kumar.

A viewer wrote on their X account after watching Kara, "Among all the heist-related movies I've watched, #Kara easily stands out as one of the best. @vigneshraja89 has clearly done his homework, his writing is sharp, well researched, and the execution is top-notch. He...