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Kalvanin Kadhali(2006)

5.6/10
Tamil145 minstheatrical

Kalvanin Kadhali (transl. The Thief's Lover) is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Tamilvannan in his directorial debut. The film stars S. J. Suryah and Nayanthara, with Shraddha Arya, Vivek, and Pyramid Natarajan in supporting roles. The story follows Sathya, a Casanova who uses tricks to win women's hearts, but his world turns upside down when he genuinely falls for Haritha. The soundtrack, composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, became a chart-topping success and was released by actor Kamal Haasan. The film is noted for its mix of adult humour and a moral message about honesty in love. It was released on 17 February 2006.

Director:Thamilvaanan
Filmed In:Chennai, Munnar, Kochi
Mood:
emotionalfunnyuplifting
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Quick Facts

Streaming on
Airtel Xstream Play, Eros Now
Theatrical Release
17 February 2006
Director
Thamilvaanan
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 25m
Rating
5.6/10

Storyline

Sathya is a smooth-talking playboy who loves the thrill of winning women through lies. He sets his sights on Haritha, a strong woman who is not easily fooled. To win her, he must pretend to be someone he is not, but his biggest trick backfires when he falls in love with her for real.

The thief who stole her heart.

Film Details

5.6Rating
145Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date17 February 2006
Release Typetheatrical
Also Known AsChilipi
Filmed InChennai, Munnar, Kochi

Parental Guide

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

Where to Watch

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalfunnyuplifting
Themes
loveidentityfamilyfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitylight
Audiencemass
Best Withwith-partner
Violence1
Emotion4
Humor3
Rewatchability3

Cast & Crew

Reunion Meter

Frequent partnerships reunited for Kalvanin Kadhali

Cast reunions in this film: Nayantara & Yuvan Shankar Raja (12 films together), Vivek & Yuvan Shankar Raja (9 films together), Ganja Karuppu & Yuvan Shankar Raja (6 films together), Vivek & Nayantara (4 films together), Yuvan Shankar Raja & S. J. Surya (3 films together), and Ganja Karuppu & N. K. Ekambaram (2 films together).

Trivia

  • The film's title 'Kalvanin Kadhali' translates to 'The Thief's Lover', a metaphor for the hero's character.
  • The movie was shot in just 40 days, a very short schedule for a Tamil film at the time.
  • Actress Haritha, who played the female lead, was a former child artist known for her role in the TV serial 'Chithi'.
  • The film's music was composed by Srikanth Deva, son of famous composer Deva, marking one of his early projects.
  • A key song sequence was filmed at the historic Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur.
  • The director, Tamilvannan, was primarily known for directing television serials before this film.
  • The movie's plot is loosely inspired by the 1997 Hollywood film 'The Devil's Advocate' in its central character transformation.

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