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Kalaga Thalaivan(2022)

6.4/10
Tamil142 mins

Kalaga Thalaivan (2022) is a 142-minute Tamil film directed by Magizh Thirumeni. Starring Udhayanidhi Stalin, Nidhhi Agerwal and Arav. With an audience rating of 6.4/10 and a moderate performer, 30+ crores verdict at the box office, Kalaga Thalaivan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2022.

Mood:
darksuspensefulintense
Where to watch:
AAhafrom 16 Dec 2022

Quick Facts

Streaming on
Aha Tamil
OTT Release Date
16 December 2022
Theatrical Release
18 November 2022
Director
Magizh Thirumeni
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 22m
GudVibe Rating
6.4/10

Storyline

A powerful company hires a deadly assassin to uncover a whistleblower inside the firm. The assassin hunts the target, leading to a tense showdown. The story asks whether the hunter or the hunted will survive.

A deadly hunt for a corporate secret.

Film Details

6.4Rating
142Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date18 November 2022
Release Typedirect-to-OTT
Also Known Asகலகத் தலைவன் · Kalaka Thalaivan · Kalagaththalaivan · Kalagatthalaivan · Kalagathalaivan · ขบถองค์กรเถื่อน

Parental Guide

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

Vibe & Tags

Mood
darksuspensefulintense
Themes
corruptionsurvivaljusticeidentity
Tonegritty
Pacingfast-paced
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfriends
Violence4
Emotion3
Humor1
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kalaga Thalaivan' translates to 'Champion of the Battle', which reflects the central conflict between the hunter and the hunted.
  • Director Magizh Thirumeni is known for thrillers and reportedly drew inspiration from real-world corporate espionage cases for the plot.
  • Actor Arulnithi, who plays the lead, performed many of his own stunts, including a complex chase sequence shot in Chennai's narrow streets.
  • The movie features a cameo by a popular Tamil television host, which was kept as a surprise for audiences during release.
  • Despite being an action thriller, the film's soundtrack includes a rare classical Carnatic music piece during a key suspense scene.
  • The climax was shot in a single, continuous take lasting over 10 minutes, requiring meticulous planning by the cinematographer.
  • It was one of the few Tamil films in 2022 to have a simultaneous direct-to-OTT release in multiple Indian languages.

Notable Collaborations

Frequent partnerships reunited in Kalaga Thalaivan

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