Watch My Dear Karadi

My Dear Karadi is a 1999 Tamil-language comedy film directed by Sandhya Mohan. The film stars Sivaji Ganesan, Suhasini Maniratnam, and Napoleon. The story revolves around a young boy named Raja who makes friends with a bear named Karadi. The film begins with Raja (played by Master Adithya) living in a small village with his mother (played by Suhasini Maniratnam), father (played by Nizhalgal Ravi), and sister. Raja is a mischievous child and is always getting into trouble. One day, he wanders into the forest and comes across a bear cub. Raja befriends the cub and takes him home.

Raja's family is initially scared of the bear, but they soon realize that he is a friendly and obedient animal. They decide to keep the bear, whom they name Karadi, as a pet.

Raja and Karadi become inseparable friends and go on several adventures together. They help the villagers with various tasks, including retrieving a stolen cow and saving a baby from drowning in a river.

Meanwhile, the local forest officer (played by Napoleon) is on a mission to capture Karadi and other wild animals in the area. He is convinced that they are a threat to the village and wants to relocate them to a sanctuary. Raja and his family are devastated at the thought of losing Karadi and do everything they can to protect him.

The film takes a lighthearted approach to the bond between humans and animals. The performances by the lead actors are commendable, especially that of Sivaji Ganesan, who played a role that was different from his previous roles as a serious actor. The film's soundtrack, composed by Deva, was also well-received.

My Dear Karadi was a commercial success in Tamil Nadu and was also dubbed into Telugu and Malayalam.

Overall, My Dear Karadi is a heartwarming film that will appeal to all age groups. It teaches the importance of compassion and friendship, while also entertaining with its humor and adventure.