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Kavalai Vendam(2016)

5.5/10
Tamil150 mins

Kavalai Vendam is a 2016 Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Deekay. The film stars Jiiva, Kajal Aggarwal, and Bobby Simha in lead roles. The story follows Aravind, a carefree man, who makes a deal with his estranged wife Divya. She must live with him for one week and act as a good wife before he signs their divorce papers. The film explores themes of second chances, communication, and the power of love. It received mixed reviews from critics but was praised for its humor and performances. The movie was released on November 25, 2016, and is available for streaming on Disney+ Hotstar.

Director:Deekay
Filmed In:Coonoor, Tamil Nadu, India
Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Amazon Prime Video
Theatrical Release
24 November 2016
Director
Deekay
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 30m
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

Aravind is a fun-loving man who still loves his estranged wife Divya. When Divya demands a divorce to marry her boyfriend Arjun, Aravind makes a crazy deal. He will sign the papers only if she lives with him for one week as a good wife. Can Aravind win her back in just seven days?

Don't worry, love will find a way.

Film Details

5.5Rating
150Minutes
TamilLanguage
UCertificate
Release Date24 November 2016
Filmed InCoonoor, Tamil Nadu, India

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kavalai Vendam

Cast reunions in this film: Bobby Simha & Karunakaran (9 films together), Karunakaran & Mayilsamy (5 films together), Deekay & Karunakaran (3 films together), RJ Balaji & Mayilsamy (3 films together), Karunakaran & Bala Saravanan (3 films together), and Karunakaran & Leon James (3 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kavalai Vendam' translates to 'Don't Worry', reflecting its lighthearted theme.
  • Director Deekay previously worked as an assistant director on several big-budget films before this debut.
  • The movie features a cameo by comedian Yogi Babu in a supporting role before his rise to fame.
  • Parts of the film were shot in Pondicherry, known for its French colonial architecture.
  • The soundtrack was composed by Leon James, who was relatively new to Tamil cinema at the time.
  • It was released alongside bigger Diwali films in 2016, affecting its initial box office performance.
  • The story focuses on marital reconciliation, a less common theme in Tamil comedies of that period.

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