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Kappal(2014)

5.7/10
Tamil140 minsdirect-to-OTT

Kappal is a 2014 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film directed by Karthik G. Krish. The film stars Vaibhav and Sonam Bajwa in the lead roles, with Karunakaran, Arjunan, VTV Ganesh, and Robo Shankar in supporting roles. The story follows Vasu, who is forced by his four best friends to promise never to marry, but he moves to Chennai and falls in love with a rich girl named Deepika. The film explores the conflict between friendship and romantic love with a light-hearted, comedic tone. Produced by I Studios Entertainment and released by Shankar's S Pictures, Kappal received positive reviews for its witty dialogues and entertaining performances. The film was released on 25 December 2014.

Filmed In:Chennai
Occasion:Christmas 2014
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
ZEE5
OTT Release Date
25 April 2015
Theatrical Release
25 December 2014
Director
Karthik G. Krish
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 20m
Rating
5.7/10

Storyline

Vasu and his four best friends promise never to marry after being told that marriage destroys friendship. But Vasu is a romantic at heart. He moves to Chennai and falls for Deepika, a rich girl he meets at a pub. His friends try to break them up to keep their promise, but their plan backfires and Vasu loses Deepika. Now his friends must fix what they broke.

Friendship or love? He chose both.

Film Details

5.7Rating
140Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date25 December 2014
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
OccasionChristmas 2014
Filmed InChennai

Parental Guide

Violence
Moderate
Language
Moderate
Sex / Nudity
Moderate
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
friendshiploveidentityfamily
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kappal

Cast reunions in this film: Vaibhav Reddy & Karunakaran (5 films together), VTV Ganesh & Robo Shankar (4 films together), Arjunan & Arjunan Nandakumar (4 films together), VTV Ganesh & Vaibhav Reddy (3 films together), VTV Ganesh & Karunakaran (3 films together), and VTV Ganesh & Anthony (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kappal' means 'ship' in Tamil, symbolizing the journey of friendship and love.
  • Director Karthik G. Krish made his directorial debut with this film after working as an assistant director.
  • Actor Vaibhav, known for comedic roles, played the lead, showcasing his romantic side in this movie.
  • The film's soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman, who was already a popular composer in Telugu cinema.
  • It was shot extensively in Chennai, with some scenes filmed in picturesque coastal locations.
  • The movie explores the conflict between friendship and romance, a common theme in youth-centric Tamil films of that era.
  • Despite its fresh cast, 'Kappal' had a modest theatrical run and is less remembered compared to other 2014 releases.

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