
Kalvan(2024)
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
Reviews & Ratings
Your Rating
7.6/10Rating
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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.




