Kalavu Thozhirchalai(2017)
Tamil149 mins
Kalavu Thozhirchalai (2017) is a 149-minute Tamil film directed by T Krishnasamy. With an audience rating of 4.0/10, Kalavu Thozhirchalai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2017.
Director:T Krishnasamy
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional
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Quick Facts
- Theatrical Release
- 22 September 2017
- Director
- T Krishnasamy
- Language
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 29m
- GudVibe Rating
- 4.0/10
Storyline
A smuggler arrives in a village to steal a valuable statue. He persuades a local thief to assist him with the theft. The story follows whether or not they manage to pull off the crime.
“A priceless idol. Two thieves. One risky heist.”
Film Details
4.0Rating
149Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date22 September 2017
Parental Guide
Violence
Moderate
Language
Low
Sex / Nudity
Mild
Drugs
Mild
Intensity
Moderate
Vibe & Tags
Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
corruptionsurvivalfamilyjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audienceniche
Best Withalone
Violence3
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability2
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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.