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Kalvan(2024)

7.6/10
Tamil142 mins

Kalvan (2024) is a 142-minute Tamil film directed by P V Sankar. Starring G. V. Prakash Kumar, Ivana and KPY Dheena. With an audience rating of 7.6/10 and a moderate performer verdict at the box office, Kalvan stands as one of the notable Tamil releases of 2024.

Director:P V Sankar
Mood:
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Where to watch:
ZZEE5from 19 Jul 2024

Quick Facts

Streaming on
ZEE5
OTT Release Date
19 July 2024
Theatrical Release
4 April 2024
Director
P V Sankar
Language
Tamil
Runtime
2h 22m
GudVibe Rating
7.6/10

Storyline

A former thief trying to find a job hits a roadblock. He looks for an older man, who becomes the key to helping him turn his life around and begin again.

A thief's last chance lies with an old man.

Film Details

7.6Rating
142Minutes
TamilLanguage
UACertificate
Release Date4 April 2024
Release Typedirect-to-OTT

Vibe & Tags

Mood
emotionalupliftinginspiring
Themes
survivalfamilyidentityfriendship
Toneserious
Pacingslow-burn
Complexitymoderate
Audiencemultiplex
Best Withfamily
Violence2
Emotion4
Humor2
Rewatchability3

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Trivia

  • The film's director P. V. Shankar is also a well-known editor, having worked on major films like 'Kaithi' and 'Vikram Vedha'.
  • Actor G. V. Prakash Kumar, who plays the lead, also composed the film's music, marking a dual role for him in this project.
  • The title 'Kalvan' translates to 'Thief' in English, directly reflecting the protagonist's past and central conflict.
  • Much of the filming took place in and around Chennai, using real urban locations to ground the drama in everyday settings.
  • The story is noted for its focus on intergenerational bonding, a theme less common in recent Tamil action-dramas.
  • The film was produced by Dream Warrior Pictures, a company known for backing content-driven cinema in Tamil.
  • Despite being a 2024 release, the script was reportedly in development for several years before production began.

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