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Kaapaan(2019)

6.0/10
Tamil166 mins

Kaapaan (2019) is a 166-minute Tamil film directed by K. V. Anand. Starring Suriya, Sayesha Saigal and Poorna. With an audience rating of 6.0/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Kaapaan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2019.

Director:K. V. Anand
Mood:
suspensefulintenseemotional

Quick Facts

Streaming on
MX Player, Prime Video, Sun Nxt
OTT Release Date
1 January 2019
Theatrical Release
20 September 2019
Director
K. V. Anand
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 46m
GudVibe Rating
6.0/10

Storyline

A security agent works for the prime minister's protection team. He must uncover who is plotting an attack against the leader and the country.

Protect the leader. Uncover the conspiracy.

Film Details

6.0Rating
166Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date20 September 2019
Also Known AsBandobast · ยุทธการโค่นแผนสังหาร

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
suspensefulintenseemotional
Themes
corruptionsurvivaljusticefriendship
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor2
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kaappaan' means 'protector' in Tamil, reflecting the lead character's role.
  • Actor Mohanlal, who plays the prime minister, learned Tamil dialogues phonetically for his role.
  • A major action sequence was shot at a real hydroelectric power plant in Tamil Nadu.
  • The film's plot draws inspiration from real-life security threats faced by world leaders.
  • Director K. V. Anand, known for thrillers, collaborated with cinematographer M. S. Prabhu for the first time.
  • The movie faced criticism for its runtime, leading to trimmed versions in some releases.
  • It features a cameo by director-actor Mysskin as a blind assassin.

Notable Collaborations

Frequently Asked Questions