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Kallan(2022)

5.5/10
Tamil124 minsdirect-to-OTT

An action film directed by Chandra, starring Karu Palaniappan, Nikitha and Soundara Raja in the lead roles.

Director:Chandra
Mood:
darksuspensefulemotional

Quick Facts

Streaming on
ZEE5, Airtel Xstream Play
OTT Release Date
1 January 2023
Theatrical Release
18 March 2022
Director
Chandra
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 4m
Rating
5.5/10

Storyline

A hunter's son turns to selling guns to get by. His choices soon put him and his friends in grave danger as their past catches up with them.

A hunter's son. A deadly trade. The hunt is on.

Film Details

5.5Rating
124Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date18 March 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulemotional
Themes
survivalfamilycorruptionjustice
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion4
Humor1
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kallan

Cast reunions in this film: Namo Narayana & Vela Ramamoorthy (7 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's director Chandra Thangaraj is also a professional still photographer who worked on big films like 'Kabali' and '2.0'.
  • Actor Aadukalam Naren, who plays a key role, is the real-life brother of famous director Vetrimaaran.
  • The movie was shot in and around the forests and villages of Theni district to capture a raw, rustic feel.
  • It was produced by the director's own banner, CT Film Works, marking his debut as a producer.
  • The film's title 'Kallan' means 'thief', but the story focuses more on the moral conflict of gun-running than theft.
  • Despite being an action film, it avoided grand set pieces, using realistic and sudden violence to create impact.
  • The movie had a limited theatrical release but gained more attention after becoming available on streaming platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions