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Kaaval(2015)

5.5/10
Tamil127 mins

Kaaval (2015) is a 127-minute Tamil film directed by Nagendran R. Starring Singamuthu, Vimal and Stunt Silva. With an audience rating of 5.5/10, Kaaval stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2015.

Director:Nagendran R
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts

Theatrical Release
26 June 2015
Director
Nagendran R
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 7m
GudVibe Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A young man interferes with a police officer's secret mission to kill a gangster. When the operation fails, both the determined cop and the dangerous criminal target him for getting in the way.

A cop and a criminal both want him dead.

Film Details

5.5Rating
127Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date26 June 2015
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsNee Yellam Nalla Varuvada · நீயெல்லாம் நல்லா வருவடா

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionjusticesurvivalfamily
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemass
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's director Nagendran R was previously an assistant to director A. Venkatesh.
  • Kaaval was the first Tamil film to be shot extensively in the coastal town of Kodiakarai (Point Calimere).
  • Actor Thaman Kumar, who played the gangster, is also a popular stunt choreographer in Tamil cinema.
  • The movie's climax was filmed at a real, decommissioned shipyard near Chennai.
  • Despite being an action film, the soundtrack was composed by Ganesh Raghavendra, known for softer melodies.
  • The title 'Kaaval' (Guardian) was also the working title for a different, bigger-budget film around the same time.
  • This was one of the few films where actor Suresh played a full-fledged negative role as the corrupt constable.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions