Kumki (transl. Trained elephant) is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language adventure romantic drama film written and directed by Prabhu Solomon. Produced by Thirrupathi Brothers, the film stars Vikram Prabhu, in his acting debut, while Lakshmi Menon, Thambi Ramaiah and Ashvin Raja appear in prominent roles. It revolves around a mahout and his elephant, who is used to guide other wild animals to minimise the destruction of properties and fields of nearby villages.
Filming began in September 2011 and took place in various places of Karnataka and Kerala; it was completed within 80 working days. The film's music was composed by D. Imman, the cinematography was handled by M. Sukumar and editing by L. V. K. Dass.
Kumki was released on 14 December 2012 by Studio Green. The film was a critical and a commercial success. It won three awards at the 60th Filmfare Awards South, including Best Supporting Actor (Ramaiah). The film won seven Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, two Vijay Awards, three South Indian International Movie Awards and three Ananda Vikatan Cinema Awards. A spiritual successor Kumki 2, also directed by Solomon, was released in 2025.
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