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Kana Kaanum Kaalangal () also known by the initialism KKK, is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language television series that airs on Disney+ Hotstar. It is a reboot of the 2006 television series of the same name, which aired on Star Vijay. The story revolves around the struggles of a group of high school students and what they face during their secondary school life such as jealousy, rivalry, misunderstandings, arguments and personal grudges.
The first season of Kana Kaanum Kaalangal which consists of 132 episodes, was released through the streaming service Disney+ Hotstar on 22 April 2022 ended on 8 December 2022. The second season was released on 21 April 2023 and ended with 112 episodes from 27 October 2023. The third season premiered on 30 August 2024 and ended with 102 episodes from 14 February 2025.
The series stars Teja Venkatesh, Raja Vetri Prabhu, Aravinth Seiju and Deepika Venkatachalam, Aashik Gopinath Bryan, while Sangeetha Sai, Irfan, Rajesh, Bharath Kumar, Deepika Venkatachalam, Akshathaa Ajit, Pranika Dhakshu, Pragatheeswaran a.k.a. Yugaa Pragathees, Aegan, VJ Kalyani, Surendar VJ, Parvez Musharaf and others appear in supporting roles. Filming for the series commenced in mid-June 2021. The series premiered on 21 April 2022. It also aired on Star Vijay from 26 December 2022 on Monday to Friday at 5:30 PM.
Plot Season 1 The show commences with a depiction of a school and its correspondent, Mr. Sakthivel, engaging in conversation with the cleaner, Sagayam, concerning its reopening following the pandemic. Subsequently, we are introduced to Kalaiarasan, also known as Kalai from Namakkal, a young boy observed sitting in front of a house with a knife, and the circumstances surrounding this situation remain undisclosed. He is apprehended by Inspector Nagarajan, who sustains a scar below his left eye due to Kalai. Kalai ultimately finds himself in a juvenile center, where Nagarajan attempts to take his life by utilizing other inmates. Jayakumar, the warden, intervenes and rescues Kalai, sending him to Siragugal Higher Matriculation Secondary School, thereby allowing him an opportunity to restart his life. Mr. Sakthivel advises Kalai to refrain from anger and encourages him to forge friendships of good character. Kalai is employed at Sultan Bhai’s Hotel. Upon Kalai’s entry into the classroom, he is subjected to ragging by Gautham and his associates (Vicky, Gopi, Pandi, Kicha, Vasanth, Shwetha), but Abirami (Abi) steps in to defend him. In a fit of anger, Gautham reports Kalai to Abi’s mother, who is Arvind’s wife. One day, Shwetha orchestrates a scheme by placing her ring in Kalai’s bag, which is witnessed by Abi. Shwetha then lodges a complaint with Puchiappan Sir (Attai Poochi) regarding her missing ring. Although Attai Poochi penalizes Kalai, Abi’s intervention reveals Shwetha’s deceit. Gautham confronts Shwetha about the incident, yet Vicky, Gopi, Pandi, and Vasanth express their support for her. Kicha expresses admiration for Parvathy (Paru). On another occasion, Aadhiseshan, referred to as Psycho Aadhi, harasses Abi in an attempt to win her affection; however, Kalai loses his temper and physically confronts him. Upon discovering this altercation, Rajmohan Sir, Bhairavan Sir, Attai Poochi Sir, Vineeth (Jerry Sir), Malar Miss, and Mr. Sakthivel intervene to halt the conflict. As Attai Poochi Sir prepares to punish Kalai, Abi intervenes by disclosing Aadhi’s misconduct. Following the disturbance, Rajmohan Sir escorts Aadhi to the police station. Sakthivel Sir advises Kalai not to lose his composure. Kalai informs his warden, Jayakumar, regarding his transgressions. Jayakumar confronts Kalai and grants him a second chance. Several days later, the 25th-anniversary celebrations are concluded. Subsequently, Mr. Sakthivel suffers a lorry accident. Before his demise, he instructs his son Gunasekar (Guna Sir) to assume the role of correspondent of Siragugal School. Guna Sir, who had previously struggled with alcoholism, had been estranged from his father due to his drinking habits. He pledges to abstain from alcohol henceforth. Following Mr. Sakthivel's death, Guna Sir takes on the role of correspondent. Months later, Inspector Nagarajan encounters Kalai near Naachiyappan’s Modern School, where Kalai had enacted a koothu drama and received the first prize in an interschool competition; he seizes him and transports him to a secret location near Redhills. Kalai endures brutal torture at the hands of the merciless Inspector Nagarajan. Consequently, Gautham’s Gang (Gautham, Vicky, Gopi, Pandi, Vasanth, and Kicha) and Kalai’s Gang (Chellamuthu, Rajeev, Kuzhandhaivelu, Lavakushan) choose to play cricket near the haunted bungalow where Kalai was previously restrained. Nagarajan summons his mercenaries from Northern India to eliminate Kalai without a trace. However, due to the intervention of Gautham’s Gang and Kalai’s Gang, their plans are thwarted. Enraged, Nagarajan attempts to eliminate them. Just then, Guna Sir and Jerry Sir arrive, overpowering Nagarajan and his henchmen. While the entire group rallies to rescue Kalai, Nagarajan rises and aims his gun at Kalai. Suddenly, a gunshot is heard as Warden Jayakumar arrives, delivering a slap to Nagarajan for his brutality and placing him under arrest. Jayakumar instructs the entire group to ensure Kalai is admitted to the hospital. Under Jerry Sir’s guidance, Kalai begins his recovery. After a few days, Paru is rescued from her forced marriage by the collaboration of Kalai’s and Gautham’s Gangs. They undertake examinations and achieve commendable results. Raghu, who is Sakthivel Sir’s elder son, allies with Siragugal School’s Principal Bhairavan and Modern School’s Correspondent Naachiyappan to take control of Siragugal School.
Season 2
Following the highly anticipated release of the 11th-grade examination results, Gautham's group decided to commemorate the occasion by consuming alcoholic beverages. On their way to the local wine shop, an unanticipated encounter with Pandi's father, a respected bakery owner in the community, instilled a sense of anxiety within the group. To mitigate the risk of potential repercussions, they swiftly opted for beer instead of stronger alcoholic options. Just as they prepared to open a bottle, their childhood friend, Bullet, intervened in an attempt to dissuade them from making a regrettable decision. Unfortunately, Bullet's efforts were compromised as he became intoxicated during the encounter. Seizing the opportunity while Bullet was distracted, Gautham's group discreetly exited the wine shop, only to be detected during a phone conversation with associates of Naachiyappan, a prominent individual whose presence they greatly feared.
With the commencement of the new school term, a fresh cohort of students from Naachiyappan's Modern School—Sangeetha, Madan, Mathangi, Praveen, and Naveen—transferred to Siragugal School, following a detention strategy executed by Naachiyappan. They were soon joined by Sangeetha, who contributed to the evolving dynamics within the school environment. The departure of Jerry Sir created a void that was subsequently filled by Tilottama Miss, the newly appointed educator, taking charge of the students.
Meanwhile, Praveen and Naveen, notorious for their substance abuse facilitated by their dealer, Boodhalingam, crossed a significant line when they disseminated a video that revealed Sangeetha's distressing past, leading to an emotional breakdown for her. In a demonstration of solidarity, Malar Miss, along with Kalai, Abi, Nandhini, Shwetha, and Paru, intervened to support Sangeetha, encouraging her to persist with her education amid the turmoil. During a candid discussion, Sangeetha confided in Kalai about the emotional pain inflicted by Praveen and Naveen, prompting Kalai to take decisive action against the two instigators.
After two years of rigorous training, Santhosh Kumar, affectionately known as Santhosh Sir, returned to oversee the Student President Leadership (SPL) Elections. Gautham, Kalai, and Madan emerged as the primary candidates for the position. However, tensions escalated when Praveen and Naveen vandalized Gautham's campaign poster, falsely attributing the act to Kalai and his associates. In response to the growing conflict, Guna Sir and Amirtha Miss, Raghu's former spouse, urged the candidates to seek reconciliation, underscoring the importance of integrity in leadership. They mandated that the SPL candidates submit a deposit of Rs. 10000 as part of the electoral regulations. While Madan and Gautham promptly complied, Kalai encountered a setback when Praveen and Naveen absconded with his funds to finance their drug purchases. Abi generously offered financial assistance to Kalai, who reluctantly accepted the support after considerable deliberation.
Things go awry when Raju steals Gautham's speech, and claims to have written it for Kalai. Kalai, unaware of this, opens the speech competition, and Gautham's gang is shocked to hear his speech being recited by Kalai. Gautham, however doesnt fumble, and improvises on the spot, and gradually insults Kalai, alleging him as a thief who steals the efforts of others. Raju confesses, and Kalai beats him up angrily. He tries his best to convince Gautham that he didnt know about Raju's Misdeed, but Gautham doesnt believe him and insults him, while Abi is disappointed by his actions. Sangeetha comforts Kalai. Madhan and Gautham begin campaigning. Kicha overhears Raju and Chella talking about their campaign, and lies to Gautham that they are trying to bribe people. Kalai again gets insulted, despite his efforts to make peace, as he is thought to be bribing others with his hotel food. Kalai gets mad, and berates his gang, but eventually they apologise and he forgives them, reconciling. He also tells Abi, and she finally believes him.
The next day, the results are about to be released, and initially, Kalai is seeming to be leading, but Gautham overtakes. His gang is confident that he will win, but eventually, Madan is revealed to be the winner, shocking the 2 gangs.
Madan's rise to the SPL position was marred by unethical behaviors, such as selling IPL tickets to younger students. When Malar Miss confronted him alongside Gautham's and Kalai’s group regarding his questionable conduct, Amirtha Miss intervened to de-escalate the situation. One critical day, Kalai discovered Praveen and Naveen smoking on school premises. Outraged by their blatant contravention of school regulations, Kalai confronted them physically, though he ultimately chose to forgive them afterward.
Infuriated by the perceived humiliation, Praveen and Naveen devised a plot against Kalai, enlisting Madan to their cause. Their associates subsequently launched a brutal attack on Gautham and framed Kalai for the incident. Gautham's mother, upon witnessing her son's injuries, demanded accountability from Kalai, who claimed his innocence, asserting that he had no involvement in orchestrating the assault.
Concurrently, Kalai's group, alongside Sangeetha, expressed significant concern for his well-being, apprehensive that the situation was deteriorating. Santhosh Sir, known for his stringent demeanor, imposed severe disciplinary measures on Kalai; however, due to the intervention of Malar Miss and Amirtha Miss, Kalai's expulsion was ultimately averted. Amirtha Miss imposed a strict condition: if Kalai himself were involved in the trouble again, he would resign immediately. Acknowledging the seriousness of the situation, Kalai accepted her stipulations.