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Kalavani Mappillai(2018)

4.9/10
Tamil120 mins

Kalavani Mappillai (2018) is a 120-minute Tamil film directed by Gandhi Manivasagam. With an audience rating of 4.9/10 and a hit verdict at the box office, Kalavani Mappillai stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2018.

Mood:
funnyemotionaluplifting
Where to watch:
YOYouTube Moviesfrom 6 Nov 2018

Quick Facts

Streaming on
YouTube Movies
OTT Release Date
6 November 2018
Theatrical Release
6 November 2018
Director
Gandhi Manivasagam
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h
GudVibe Rating
4.9/10

Storyline

A young man wants to marry the woman he loves. To win over her mother, he must keep a big secret: he doesn't know how to drive.

Love is a secret he can't drive away.

Film Details

4.9Rating
120Minutes
TamilLanguage
Release Date6 November 2018

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
funnyemotionaluplifting
Themes
lovefamilyidentityfriendship
Tonewhimsical
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion3
Humor4
Rewatchability3

Reviews & Ratings

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Cast & Crew

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kalavani Mappillai' translates to 'Artful Son-in-Law,' hinting at the hero's clever deceptions.
  • Director Gandhi Manivasagam is also a noted screenwriter, having worked on the popular film 'Kadhalil Sodhappuvadhu Yeppadi.'
  • Actor Sathish, known for his comedy roles, plays a key supporting character in the movie.
  • The plot revolves around the common Tamil cultural expectation for grooms to know how to drive.
  • The movie was released alongside several bigger films, affecting its initial box office visibility.
  • Scenes were shot in real Chennai locations to give the film a familiar, everyday feel.
  • The soundtrack was composed by N. R. Raghunanthan, who has scored for other comedy-drama films.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kalavani Mappillai

Frequently Asked Questions