Kalluri Rascals(2023)
Varun, the younger brother of a police officer, arrives in Kuala Lumpur to begin his tertiary studies. But books and grades threaten to go out the window when he finds himself captivated by a fellow student, Nivetha. Unfortunately, college senior and big bully, Prem is also in pursuit of her. Naturally, the lads clash, leading to Varun becoming involved in many shenanigans, including provoking the local mob boss.
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- Theatrical Release
- 31 August 2023
- Director
- Shaswin Raj
- Language
- Tamil
Storyline
A young man named Varun moves to Kuala Lumpur for college. There, he falls for a classmate, which puts him in conflict with a bullying senior who also likes her. Their rivalry leads Varun into a series of chaotic troubles, even drawing the attention of a dangerous local gangster.
“A new student. A campus crush. A dangerous rivalry.”
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Trivia
- The film was shot entirely in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, giving it an authentic overseas college setting.
- Director Shaswin Raj also wrote the story, screenplay, and dialogues, making it a personal project.
- It was the first major film role for actor Varun, who played the lead character named after himself.
- The movie's original title was 'Kalluri Rascals', but it was also promoted under the simpler name 'Rascals'.
- The film's soundtrack was composed by a team of three music directors: Sathish Selvam, V. K. Karthik, and V. K. Vicky.
- Despite being an action film set in a college, it avoided the typical 'campus rivalry' tropes seen in many Tamil movies.
- The production faced challenges due to filming during the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions in Malaysia.