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Sakalakala Vallavan(2015)

4.3/10
Tamil150 minstheatrical

Sakalakala Vallavan is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language romantic action comedy film written and directed by Suraj. The film stars Jayam Ravi, Trisha Krishnan, and Anjali in lead roles. The story follows Shakthi, a young villager who falls in love with a village girl but is forced by his father to marry a city woman. The film blends romance, comedy, and family drama with a message about honesty and self-respect. It features a soundtrack by S. Thaman and includes a special appearance by actress Poorna. The movie was released on July 31, 2015, and received mixed reviews from critics.

Director:Suraj
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Sun NXT, MX Player
Theatrical Release
31 July 2015
Director
Suraj
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
Rating
4.3/10

Storyline

Shakthi is a carefree village boy who falls in love with Anjali. His father forces him to marry Divya, a modern city girl. Shakthi must choose between his true love and his family's expectations. His decision leads to heartbreak, conflict, and a final fight for happiness.

Love is worth fighting for

Film Details

4.3Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date31 July 2015
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsAppatakkar · Appa Takkar

Parental Guide

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

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Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Sakalakala Vallavan

Cast reunions in this film: Rajendran & Yogi Babu (32 films together), Vivek & Prabhu (9 films together), Soori & Rajendran (8 films together), Vivek & Trisha Krishnan (7 films together), Soori & Yogi Babu (6 films together), and Prabhu & Yogi Babu (5 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title is a nod to the 1982 Kamal Haasan movie of the same name, but the stories are not connected.
  • Director Suraj is also a popular comedian in Tamil cinema, known for his roles in films like 'Chennai 600028'.
  • The movie was shot in just 30 days, which is considered a very short schedule for a Tamil feature film.
  • Actress Anjali, who plays a lead role, was a popular television anchor before entering films.
  • The soundtrack was composed by S. Thaman, who was already a well-known music director in Telugu cinema at the time.
  • Despite being a romance drama, the film includes several comedy scenes featuring supporting actors like 'Powerstar' Srinivasan.
  • The film had a limited theatrical release and performed modestly at the box office.

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