Kalavu Thozhirchalai(2017)
Kalavu Thozhirchalai is a 2017 Indian Tamil-language heist film written and directed by T. Krishnasamy. The film stars Kathir as Sweet Ravi, a small-time thief, alongside Vamsi Krishna as the international smuggler Ram Sanjay. Kalanjiyam plays the investigating police officer Irfan, while Kushi appears as Ravi's fiancée Vani. The story follows a plot to steal the Maragatha Lingam, a priceless Shiva idol worth 600 crores, from the Marundeeswarar Temple in Tanjore. The film is notable for being one of the last productions allowed to shoot inside Tamil Nadu temples before the government banned filming in such locations. It was released on 22 September 2017 after multiple production delays since 2014.
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- Theatrical Release
- 22 September 2017
- Director
- T Krishnasamy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
A small-time thief named Ravi dreams of a better life. He agrees to help an international smuggler steal a priceless Shiva idol from a guarded temple. But a sharp police officer is on their trail. Ravi must decide if the money is worth the risk.
“One heist. One chance. One price.”
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Trivia
- The film's director T. Krishnashamy is better known as a veteran film journalist and critic, making this a rare directorial venture.
- The movie was shot extensively in and around the temple town of Kumbakonam, known for its historic temples and bronze idols.
- Actor Kaali Venkat, who plays a key role, stated in interviews that his character's mannerisms were inspired by real-life local thieves he observed.
- The plot revolves around the theft of a 'Panchaloha' idol, a term for sacred statues made from a five-metal alloy common in South Indian temples.
- Despite its crime drama plot, the film incorporates subtle social commentary on village politics and the exploitation of poor locals.
- The soundtrack was composed by S. N. Prasad, who is primarily known for his work in Telugu cinema, making this a less common Tamil project for him.
- The film had a very limited theatrical release and quickly moved to television broadcasts, which affected its box office visibility.